English Subtest 3

Question 0

Part-to-Whole

Answer 0

• the whole is assumed to be like individual parts

Question 1

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 1

• writer presents a specific case or example and then draws general conclusions from it
• 3 types: Part-to-whole, Extrapolation, Prediction

Question 2

Extrapolation

Answer 2

• areas beyond the area of focus are assumed to be like the focused on area
• people want more choices in TV shows, so they want choices in health care as well

Question 3

Prediction

Answer 3

• the future is assumed to be like the past

Question 4

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 4

• writer presents a genrealization and then applies it to a specific case
• syllogism: major premise, minor premise, conclusion

Question 5

Red Herring

Answer 5

• argument that avoids the key issue by introducing another issue as a diversion

Question 6

Straw Man

Answer 6

• argument that creates a “straw man” by exaggerating, overstating, or over-simplifying an opposing point of view

Question 7

Begging the Question

Answer 7

• argument that assumes as evidence the very conclusion it is trying to prove

Question 8

Ad Hominem

Answer 8

• argument that is an attack on a person’s character

Question 9

Present Participle

Answer 9

• verb with ing
• as an adjective: A “sighing” wind . . . .
• as a noun: “Winning” requires a dedication . . . GERUND

Question 10

Past Participle

Answer 10

• verb with ed

- can function as an adjective

Question 11

Parts of Sentence

Answer 11

• subject, predicate, object (direct and indirect)