Logical Reasoning

PT159 · S3 · Q20 Essayist: Since ancient times humans have relied on myths

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Essayist: Since ancient times humans have relied on myths to try to explain our place in the cosmos.

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.

20.

Which one of the following most accurately states the main conclusion of the essayist's argument?

  1. Science is at least in

    Trap

    22% picked this

  2. Science is no more true

    Trap

    10% picked this

  3. Correct

    Science is only partially true.

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    51% picked this

  4. Science is merely a myth.

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Science, like stories about the

    Trap

    15% picked this

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