Logical Reasoning

PT21 · S2 · Q12 Betty uses which one of the following

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Alan: Government subsidies have been proposed in Cariana to encourage farmers in Rochelle, the country’s principal agricultural region, to implement certain new farming techniques.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

12.

Betty uses which one of the following argumentative techniques in countering Alan’s argument?

  1. showing that one premise in

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. Correct

    making additional claims that, if

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    86% picked this

  3. demonstrating that Alan’s conclusion is

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. presenting evidence indicating that the

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. pointing out that Alan’s argument

    Trap

    8% picked this

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