Loophole: Question Stem Examples Flashcards
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
Weaken
Which one of the following, if true, most tends to undermine the argument?
Weaken
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to strengthen the argument?
Strengthen
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Strengthen
Which one of the following principles, if valid, most strongly supports the reasoning above?
Strengthen
Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify the reasoning in the argument?
Strengthen
The conclusion drawn above follows logically if which one of the following is assumed?
Sufficient Assumption
The argument’s conclusion can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
Sufficient Assumption
Which one of the following is an assumption that would allow the conclusion above to be properly drawn?
Sufficient Assumption
Which one of the following, if true, is the strongest counter Laila can make to Timothy’s objection?
Counter
Which one of the following, if true, would provide Sina with the strongest counter to Gabriela’s response?
Counter
If the statements above are true, then on the basis of them which one of the following cannot be true?
Contradiction
The information above, if accurate, can best be used as evidence against which one of the following hypotheses?
Contradiction
Which one of the following would it be most helpful to know in order to judge whether what the scientist subsequently learned calls into question the hypothesis?
Evaluate
The answer to which one of the following would be the most helpful in determining whether William’s argument could be logically defended against Marianna’s objection?
Evaluate
The answer to which one of the following questions is most relevant to evaluating the conclusion drawn above?
Evaluate
Which one of the following would it be most relevant to investigate in evaluating the conclusion of the argument?
Evaluate
Which one of the following would it be most relevant to investigate in evaluating the conclusion of the argument?
Evaluate
Which one of the following, if true, does most to explain the surprising result?
Resolution
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy in the information above?
Resolution
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent paradox?
Resolution
Which one of the following, if true, helps resolve the apparent conflicts described above?
Resolution
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the argument?
Conclusion
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the overall conclusion drawn in the argument?
Conclusion
If the statement above is true, which one of the following must also be true?
Inference
If the statement above is true, which one of the following must also be true?
Inference
Which one of the following statements follows logically from the statements above?
Inference
Which one of the following can properly be concluded from the information given above?
Inference