Logical Reasoning
PrepTest 137 Section 3 Explanations
PrepTest 137 Section 3 is a Logical Reasoning section with 25 questions. It covers Flaw, Principle-Strengthen, and Strengthen questions, spanning Easy to Hard difficulty. Each explanation breaks down the right answer, the wrong-answer traps, and what to practice next.
Question 1
A research study revealed
EasyParadox
Question 2
A study found that consumers
EasyStrengthen
Question 3
Unless the building permit
EasySufficient Assumption
Question 4
In a study of patients
EasyWeaken
Question 5
Dogs learn best when they are trained
EasyRole
Question 6
Of the many test pilots
EasyParallel
Question 7
Scientist: Any theory that is to be taken seriously
EasyRole
Question 8
Clark: Our local community theater
EasyFlaw
Question 9
Legal theorist: Governments should not
MediumPrinciple-Strengthen
Question 10
A ring of gas emitting X-rays
EasyMost Supported
Question 11
A mass of
EasyNecessary Assumption
Question 12
Many nurseries sell fruit trees
MediumMust be True
Question 13
Psychologist: Identical twins
MediumWeaken
Question 14
Human beings can live happily
EasyMost Supported
Question 15
Technologically, it is already possible
MediumMain Conclusion
Question 16
Wildlife management experts
MediumFlaw
Question 17
Any food that is not sterilized
HardMust be True
Question 18
Activities that pose risks
MediumPrinciple-Conform
Question 19
Ecologist: One theory attributes
HardFlaw
Question 20
Principle: One should criticize
HardPrinciple-Strengthen
Question 21
Safety consultant: Judged by the number
HardStrengthen
Question 22
Consumer advocate: There is no doubt
HardNecessary Assumption
Question 23
A species in which mutations
HardParallel Flaw
Question 24
Music critic: How well an underground
HardPrinciple-Strengthen
Question 25
Graham: The defeat of the world's chess
EasyAgree/Disagree