Logical Reasoning

PT14 · S2 · Q19 A report on the likely effects

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A report on the likely effects of current levels of air pollution on forest growth in North America concluded that, since nitrogen is a necessary nutrient for optimal plant growth, the nitrogen deposited on forest soil as a result of air pollution probably benefits eastern forests.

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.

19.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main point of the passage?

  1. The implication of the report

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. If large areas of eastern

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. The type of analysis used

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. The eastern forests are the

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    Contrary to the report cited,

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    87% picked this

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