Logical Reasoning

PT17 · S2 · Q3 Wife: The work of the artist

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Wife: The work of the artist who painted the portrait of my grandparents 50 years ago has become quite popular lately, so the portrait has recently become valuable.

Your task

Find the choice that makes the argument's conclusion more likely to be true.

Common trap

Answers that are consistent with the argument but add no real support, or that strengthen a claim the argument doesn't make.

Winning move

Locate the gap between evidence and conclusion, then pick the choice that closes it.

3.

Which one of the following principles, if established, does most to justify the husband’s reply?

  1. Gifts offered as sentimental tokens

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. A beautiful work of art

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. Correct

    It is more important for

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    92% picked this

  4. Children and grandchildren have a

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Providing one’s children with an

    Trap

    1% picked this

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