Logical Reasoning

PT126 · S4 · Q13 Sherrie: Scientists now agree that

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Sherrie: Scientists now agree that nicotine in tobacco is addictive inasmuch as smokers who try to stop smoking suffer withdrawal symptoms.

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.

13.

The dialogue above lends the most support to the claim that Sherrie and Fran disagree with each other about which one of the following statements?

  1. The manufacture and sale of

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. Coffee and soft drinks that

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Correct

    Agreement by scientists that a

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    94% picked this

  4. Scientists are not proper authorities

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Scientists and governments have a

    Trap

    1% picked this

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