Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT136 S4 Q9 Explanation

Terrence Gurney suggests

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Stimulus

Terrence Gurney suggests that because his books appeal to a wide audience, he is not given due credit for his literary achievements. Surely he is mistaken. Gurney's books tell interesting stories, but the writing is flat, leaving no lasting impression on the Gurney has not received praise for literary achievement.

What this question is testing

Main Conclusion

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.

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The question
9.

Which one of the following most accurately states the argument's

Answer choices

  1. Correct86% picked this

    Terrence Gurney is mistaken when he suggests that the wide appeal of his books has prevented him from being given due

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the argument’s main point.

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

  2. Too Narrow5% picked this

    Terrence Gurney's books are not significant

    This is implied by the author’s evidence, but the author’s conclusion is that Gurney is mistaken about why he is not credited with literary achievements.

  3. Evidence7% picked this

    Even though Terrence Gurney's books tell interesting stories, his writing is flat and leaves no lasting

    This is a premise in the argument.

  4. Opposing Point1% picked this

    Terrence Gurney has not been given due credit for his literary achievements because his books appeal to

    This is the point the author intends to challenge.

  5. Contradiction0% picked this

    Terrence Gurney should have received some praise for his literary achievements despite the fact that his writing is flat and leaves no

    The author does not think Gurney’s books merit literary achievement.

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