Logical Reasoning

PT17 · S3 · Q22 On Saturday Melvin suggested that

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On Saturday Melvin suggested that Jerome take the following week off from work and accompany him on a trip to the mountains.

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

22.

The reasoning is most vulnerable to which one of the following criticisms?

  1. It attempts to forestall an

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. It fails to establish that

    Trap

    0% picked this

  3. It overlooks the possibility that

    Trap

    7% picked this

  4. It assumes that if Jerome’s

    Trap

    20% picked this

  5. Correct

    It does not examine the

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    72% picked this

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