Chapter 5: Main Point Questions

Question 1

Main Point Questions

Answer 1

-Asks you to summarize the author’s point of view– Many main point problems feature a structure that places the conclusion either at the beginning or the middle of the stimulus

Question stem example: “ Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the argument?”

Question 2

Two incorrect answer types:

Answer 2

1. Answers that are true but not encapsulate the author’s point
2. Answers that repeat the premises of the argument

Neither summarizes the author’s main point and therefore both are incorrect

Question 3

Main Point- Fill in the Blank questions

Answer 3

-Your are asked to fill in the conclusion if the argument
- In every case, you should fill the blank with the answer choice that best represents the main point of the argument

Question stem example:
“Therefore, ____”
“Thus, it seems quite likely that in the near future ____”