Logical Reasoning

PT18 · S4 · Q3 A cat will not be affectionate toward people

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A cat will not be affectionate toward people unless it is handled when it is a kitten.

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.

3.

The flawed reasoning in the argument above most closely parallels that in which one of the following?

  1. Tulip bulbs will not produce

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. Beets do not grow well

    Trap

    5% picked this

  3. Fruit trees will not produce

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. Cranberries will not thrive unless

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    Grass seeds will not germinate

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    85% picked this

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