Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT144 S4 Q6 Explanation

If one is to participate in the regional

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TopicsParallel Flaw

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Stimulus

If one is to participate in the regional band, one must practice very hard or be very talented. Therefore, Lily, who is first trombonist in the talented, does not practice hard.

What this question is testing

Parallel Flaw

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
6.

The flawed reasoning in which one of the following arguments most closely resembles the flawed reasoning in

Answer choices

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  4. Correct96% picked this

    To stay informed about current events, one must read a major newspaper or watch national TV news every day. So Julie, who is informed

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

  5. Trap2% picked this

    If Wayne is to get a ride home from the library, either Yvette or Marty must be there. Yvette is not at the

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