Mariah: Joanna has argued

Answer choices

1. A

   Weaken7% picked this

   A suspicion of bias is insufficient grounds on which to disqualify someone from

   This makes it less likely that Adam should not judge the contest.

   7%
2. B

   Correct86% picked this

   Expertise should be the primary prerequisite for serving as a

   Why this is right

   This bridges the gap between J → E judging an essay contest and having experience.

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

   86%
3. C

   Weaken1% picked this

   The ability of a judge to make objective decisions is more important than that

   This weakens Mariah’s argument because her argument rests on the premise that Adam has no experience in critiquing essays.

   1%
4. D

   Weaken1% picked this

   In selecting a contest judge, fairness concerns should override concern for

   This weakens Mariah’s argument because her argument rests on the premise that Adam has no experience in critiquing essays.

   1%
5. E

   Wrong Trigger5% picked this

   A contest judge, no matter how well qualified, cannot judge properly if the possibility

   This connects the possibility of bias B → ~J with not serving as a contest judge. But this relies on different evidence than Mariah’s.

   5%