Logical Reasoning

PT122 · S1 · Q6 Patti: Most parents are eager

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Patti: Most parents are eager for their preschoolers to learn as much as possible.

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.

6.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which Patti's argument depends?

  1. Parents who use the type

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. Children will have difficulty adapting

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. The type of directed learning

    Trap

    6% picked this

  4. Correct

    The type of directed learning

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    82% picked this

  5. General opportunities to learn are

    Trap

    5% picked this

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