Logical Reasoning

PT2 · S4 · Q2 The teeth of some mammals show “growth rings”

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The teeth of some mammals show “growth rings” that result from the constant depositing of layers of cementum as opaque bands in summer and translucent bands in winter.

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.

2.

The statements above most strongly support the conclusion that the animals died

  1. In an unusually early winter

    Trap

    12% picked this

  2. At roughly the same age

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. Correct

    Roughly in midwinter

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    84% picked this

  4. In a natural catastrophe

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. From starvation

    Trap

    0% picked this

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