Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT156 S4 Q17 ExplanationDifferent cultures have independently reached

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TopicsParallel

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Stimulus

Different cultures have independently reached the conclusion that ingesting honey daily promotes vigor and longevity. Thus, unless strong evidence emerges contradicting this that it is true.

What this question is testing

Parallel

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
17.

The pattern of reasoning in which one of the following is most similar to that in

Answer choices, explained

  1. Correct89% picked this

    Three engineers have inspected the bridge, and each has independently concluded that it is safe. So unless good evidence emerges that the bridge is

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

  2. Trap3% picked this

    Numerous studies have concluded that most people benefit from weight-training exercises. Thus, since no other form of exercise has been shown to be more

  3. Trap3% picked this

    The members of an independent group of scientists have concluded that human activities over the last century have disrupted global weather patterns. Thus, unless

  4. Trap2% picked this

    Three theater critics, none of whom had any influence on the others, said that Tales in Tokyo was not worth the price of admission.

  5. Trap3% picked this

    Several different physicians examined Janet, and none could agree on a diagnosis. Therefore, unless new evidence shows that Janet is unhealthy, she should

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