Logical Reasoning

PT9 · S2 · Q11 Recently discovered fossil evidence

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Recently discovered fossil evidence casts doubt on the evolutionary theory that dinosaurs are more closely related to reptiles than to other classes of animals.

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.

The argument in the passage proceeds by

  1. attempting to justify one position

    Trap

    8% picked this

  2. establishing a general principle that

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. dismissing a claim made about

    Trap

    7% picked this

  4. assuming that if all members

    Trap

    22% picked this

  5. Correct

    presenting evidence that a past

    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.

    59% picked this

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