Logical Reasoning

PT13 · S2 · Q12 Harris: Currently, hybrid animals are

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Harris: Currently, hybrid animals are not protected by international endangered‐species regulations.

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.

12.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which Vogel’s argument relies?

  1. The techniques currently being used

    Trap

    8% picked this

  2. The international regulations that protect

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. The gray wolf has been

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. Correct

    All hybrids are the descendants

    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.

    79% picked this

  5. The coyote and the red

    Trap

    6% picked this

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