Logical Reasoning

PT124 · S2 · Q12 Yang: Yeast has long been

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Yang: Yeast has long been known to be a leaven, that is, a substance used in baking to make breads rise.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

12.

Campisi counters Yang's argument by

  1. suggesting that an alternative set

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. Correct

    questioning the truth of a

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    73% picked this

  3. denying the truth of Yang’s

    Trap

    6% picked this

  4. pointing out that the premises

    Trap

    10% picked this

  5. calling into question the truth

    Trap

    8% picked this

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