Logical Reasoning

PT23 · S3 · Q5 John: As I was driving to work

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John: As I was driving to work this morning, I was stopped by a police officer and ticketed for speeding.

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.

5.

Which one of the following principles, if established, would most help to justify Mary’s position?

  1. Correct

    If all of those who

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    93% picked this

  2. The penalties attached to traffic

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. The penalties attached to traffic

    Trap

    0% picked this

  4. It is fairer not to

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Fairness in the application of

    Trap

    5% picked this

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