Logical Reasoning

PT9 · S2 · Q3 Balance is particularly important

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Balance is particularly important when reporting the background of civil wars and conflicts.

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.

3.

Which one of the following best expresses the main point of the argument?

  1. Balanced reporting presents the public

    Trap

    7% picked this

  2. Correct

    Balanced reporting requires impartially revealing

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    81% picked this

  3. Our experience of life shows

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. Common sense tells us that

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. Balanced reporting is an ideal

    Trap

    6% picked this

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