Logical Reasoning

PT156 · S2 · Q7 Mr. Xu: The arctic squirrel gets

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Mr. Xu: The arctic squirrel gets so cold while hibernating that its blood temperature falls well below the temperature at which water freezes.

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.

7.

Ms. Yerky's response proceeds by

  1. Correct

    presenting evidence that supports a

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    93% picked this

  2. showing that the evidence offered

    Trap

    Bad Evidence Match: evidence collection methods aren't attacked

    0% picked this

  3. offering an alternative explanation for

    Trap

    Bad Conclusion Match: no alternative is proposed

    2% picked this

  4. showing that a key term

    Bad Evidence Match: no equivocation flaw

    Bad Evidence Match: no equivocation flaw

    0% picked this

  5. showing that the evidence provided

    Too Strong: no bearing

    Too Strong: no bearing

    5% picked this

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