Logical Reasoning

PT12 · S4 · Q5 Montgomery, a biologist who is also well read

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Montgomery, a biologist who is also well read in archaeology, has recently written a book on the origin and purpose of ancient monumental architecture.

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

5.

The argument is most vulnerable to which one of the following criticisms?

  1. Correct

    It fails to establish that

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    81% picked this

  2. It assumes without warrant that

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. It overlooks the possibility that

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. It provides no independent evidence

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. It attempts to support its

    Trap

    10% picked this

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