Logical Reasoning

PT126 · S3 · Q13 Botanist: It has long been believed

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Botanist: It has long been believed that people with children or pets should keep poinsettia plants out of their homes.

Opposing Evidence

Child-rearing books commonly list poinsettias as poisonous and therefore dangerous.

Opposing Conclusion

People with children or pets should keep poinsettia plants out of their homes.

Evidence

Our research has shown, conclusively, that poinsettias pose no risk to children or pets.

Conclusion

The belief that people with children or pets should keep poinsettia plants out of their homes is mistaken.

13.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion drawn in the botanist's argument?

  1. Child-rearing books should encourage people

    Too Strong

    The argument suggests that the recommendation to keep poinsettia plants out of their homes is mistaken. But to say that people with children should put poinsettia plants in their homes goes too far.

    0% picked this

  2. Poinsettias are not dangerously poisonous.

    Evidence

    This is evidence that supports the argument’s conclusion.

    7% picked this

  3. According to many child-rearing books,

    Opposing Evidence

    This is evidence in support of the argument’s opposing point.

    0% picked this

  4. Correct

    The belief that households with

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the botanist’s conclusion.

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

    80% picked this

  5. Poinsettias pose no risk to

    Evidence

    This is evidence that supports the argument’s conclusion.

    12% picked this

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