Logical Reasoning

PT12 · S1 · Q26 Science Academy study: It has

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Science Academy study: It has been demonstrated that with natural methods, some well-managed farms are able to reduce the amounts of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide and also of antibiotics they use without necessarily decreasing yields; in some cases yields can be increased.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

26.

Which one of the following is the most adequate evaluation of the logical force of the critics’ response?

  1. Success and failure in farming

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. The critics show that the

    Trap

    7% picked this

  3. The critics assume without justification

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. The critics demonstrate that natural

    Trap

    15% picked this

  5. Correct

    The issue is only to

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

    Skill tested: Evaluate · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    70% picked this

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