Logical Reasoning

PT121 · S1 · Q12 Extinction is inevitable for all

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Extinction is inevitable for all biological species.

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.

12.

The reasoning in the argument above is most closely paralleled by the argument that there is no reason to

  1. look for a book in

    Trap

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  2. Correct

    spend money on preventive maintenance

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    92% picked this

  3. reinforce bridges against earthquakes in

    Trap

    1% picked this

  4. take a route that will

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    2% picked this

  5. plant a flower garden in

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    4% picked this

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