Logical Reasoning

PT6 · S3 · Q23 Anthony: It has been established

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Anthony: It has been established that over 80 percent of those who use heroin have a history of having used marijuana.

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.

23.

Judith’s reply to Anthony’s argument relies on which one of the following argumentative strategies?

  1. offering evidence suggesting that the

    Trap

    2% picked this

  2. undermining the credibility of his

    Trap

    20% picked this

  3. providing an example to show

    Trap

    1% picked this

  4. Correct

    demonstrating that Anthony’s line of

    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.

    63% picked this

  5. calling into question the possibility

    Trap

    14% picked this

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