Logical Reasoning

PT14 · S4 · Q24 In Peru, ancient disturbances in the dark

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In Peru, ancient disturbances in the dark surface material of a desert show up as light‐colored lines that are the width of a footpath and stretch for long distances.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

24.

The argumentative strategy of the investigator quoted is to

  1. reject out of hand direct

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. introduce evidence newly discovered by

    Trap

    2% picked this

  3. Correct

    support one interpretation by calling

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    88% picked this

  4. challenge the investigative methods used

    Trap

    5% picked this

  5. show that the two competing

    Trap

    0% picked this

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