Logical Reasoning

PT23 · S2 · Q3 The veterinarian’s argument employs

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Veterinarian: A disease of purebred racehorses that is caused by a genetic defect prevents afflicted horses from racing and can cause paralysis and death.

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.

3.

The veterinarian's argument employs which one of the following techniques?

  1. calling into question the motives

    Trap

    0% picked this

  2. demonstrating that the horse breeders’

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. providing evidence that contradicts the

    Trap

    6% picked this

  4. disputing the accuracy of evidence

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Correct

    introducing considerations that lead to

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    92% picked this

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