Logical Reasoning

PT3 · S2 · Q11 It is often said that people should

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It is often said that people should be rewarded for doing a given job in proportion to the effort it costs them to do it.

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.

11.

Which one of the following argumentative strategies is used above?

  1. Stating a general principle and

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Providing evidence that where the

    Trap

    5% picked this

  3. Demonstrating that a consequence that

    Trap

    0% picked this

  4. Correct

    Attempting to undermine a general

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    88% picked this

  5. Showing that, in practice, the

    Trap

    6% picked this

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