Conclusion

Question 1

“Conclusion” questions are what type of family?

Answer 1

The “must be true/prove” family.

In which;
The stimuli proves the answer choice

The correct answer must be supported by and logically fit the facts in the passage

Question 2

When i see a question stem asking …

“which of these **conclusions **is best supported by the passage”

the correct answer must ….

Answer 2

1. be true , i.e. logically supported by facts in the passage (whether it brings in new information or not
2. may capture the main point or may be an inference
3. If i narrow down to 2 choices that are supported by what the passage says, i pick the option that captures main point best.

Question 3

Indicators of a “conclusion” question ….

Answer 3

Passage
* contains only a set of facts with no paradox/discrepancy

Question stem
* “which of the following conclusions is best supported by the information above?”
* “If the statement above is true… they most strongly support…”
* “Which of the following best express the main point”…
* “The author is arguing that….”

Question 4

Strategy for answering “conclusion” questions

Answer 4

1. Identify if the passage is an argument / a set of facts. Conclusion questions usually will be a set of facts.
2. Determine the** logical relationship** & structure: Examine each fact, statement by statement. How does statement 2 connect logically to statement 1 , 3 to 2 and so on.
3. What is the scope/extent of the passage?
   Look for
   - modifiers.
   - probability indicators
   - scope indicators
4. What is the authors intent/purpose for this passage ? Do i fully understand this passage?
5. What is the question stem realy asking?
6. What does each answer option realy say/mean?
7. Is the answer choice supported by facts in the passage? Does the stimuli prove that the ans choice is true?

Question 5

Incorrect answer types in conclusion questions

Answer 5

1. answer choices not supported by the passage
2. answer choices that** extend far beyond** what the passage really says
3. answer choices related to the passage but not supported by it.
4. answer choice that says the opposite of what the passage says

Strategy
for 1 - notice key details
for 2 - notice the ectent of what the option says
for 3 - notice the nature of what the passage says
for 4- notice the direction of the passage