Logical Reasoning

PT120 · S3 · Q13 Writer: In the diplomat’s or lawyer’s

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Writer: In the diplomat’s or lawyer’s world, a misinterpreted statement can result in an international incident or an undeserved prison term.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

13.

The writer's argument requires assuming which one of the following?

  1. Correct

    Language that has literary value

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    89% picked this

  2. Literary documents are generally less

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Lawyers and diplomats are much

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. The issues that are of

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. People express themselves more cautiously

    Trap

    6% picked this

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