Chapter 12: Method of Reasoning & Boldface Method of Reasoning

Question 1

The CR “method of reasoning & boldface” question type is similar to which other CR question type?

Answer 1

Chapter 10. Logical Flaw. They both focus on the STRUCTURE of the argument more than the content.

Question 2

Can an answer choice be mostly correct with the CR “method of reasoning” question type?

Answer 2

No. correct answer must describe exactly how the argument is structured.

Question 3

What form does the “method of reasoning” question type often take?

Answer 3

A dialogue between two people with slightly different opinions.

Question 4

What are the most common incorrect answer types made by students who answer the CR “method of reasoning” question type?

Answer 4

1. Answer that presents new components (structural features)
2. Partially correct answers.
3. Answers that describe methods that arguments could use but don’t use.
4. Describes a method that resembles what the argument does but is not what the argument does.

Question 5

What skill does the CR “boldface” question type test?

Answer 5

Identifying the roles of the different sections of an argument and their relationship.

Question 6

With the CR “boldface” question type, what is the essence of what we focus on?

Answer 6

structural form, not merit of the argument.

Question 7

What tricks does the GMAT use to try and confuse us on the CR “boldface” question type?

Answer 7

Typically, the main conclusion of the argument will be located in a counterintuitive place.

Sometimes, the first and last sentences could be highlighted but not represent conclusions or introductions.

Conclusions are inconspicuous. They are not signalled with obvious words like therefore

Question 8

What is an essential skill to find the correct answer to the CR “boldface” question type?

Answer 8

Find the conclusion. Always find the MAIN CONCLUSION.