Logical Reasoning

PT14 · S4 · Q20 Monroe, despite his generally poor appetite

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Monroe, despite his generally poor appetite, thoroughly enjoyed the three meals he ate at the Tip‐Top Restaurant, but, unfortunately, after each meal he became ill.

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

20.

Monroe’s reasoning is most vulnerable to which one of the following criticisms?

  1. He draws his conclusion on

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. He posits a causal relationship

    Trap

    18% picked this

  3. He allows his desire to

    Trap

    0% picked this

  4. He fails to establish that

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    He overlooks the fact that

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    78% picked this

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