Logical Reasoning

PT5 · S3 · Q1 Terry: If You want to get a

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Terry: If you want to get a decent job, you should go to college.

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

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Mark’s response shows that he interpreted Terry’s remarks to mean that

  1. College is one of many

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. Decent jobs are obtained only

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. Correct

    Wanting to get a decent

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    92% picked this

  4. Training for decent jobs is

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. All people who want decent

    Trap

    1% picked this

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