LR Question Types

Question 1

Strengthen Questions

Answer 1

Purpose: Find the answer that makes the conclusion stronger.

Indicators: Strengthens, supports, bolsters, justifies

Question 2

Weaken Questions

Answer 2

Purpose: Identify the answer that makes the conclusion weaker.

Indicators: Weakens, undermines, refutes, challenges

Question 3

Flaw Questions

Answer 3

Purpose: Spot the error or flaw in the argument’s reasoning.

Indicators: Error, flaw, questionable, vulnerable to criticism

Question 4

Principle (Supporting)

Answer 4

Purpose: Find the rule that best supports the argument.

Indicators: Supports, justifies, bolsters, strengthens

Question 5

Principle (Conform)

Answer 5

Purpose: Identify the rule that matches the argument’s principle.

Indicators: Conforms to, aligns with, consistent with

Question 6

Necessary Assumption

Answer 6

Purpose: Identify what the argument relies on to be valid.

Indicators: Depends on, requires, presupposes, necessitates

Question 7

Sufficient Assumption

Answer 7

Purpose: Find the assumption that guarantees the conclusion.

Indicators: If, only if, ensures, guarantees, sufficient for

Question 8

Match the Flaw

Answer 8

Purpose: Identify an argument with the same flaw.

Indicators: Parallel flaw, similar flaw, analogous error

Question 9

Match the Reasoning

Answer 9

Purpose: Find an argument with the same reasoning pattern.

Indicators: Analogous, similar, parallel reasoning, same pattern

Question 10

Identify the Conclusion

Answer 10

Purpose: Pinpoint the main point of the argument.

Indicators: Therefore, thus, hence, so, consequently

Question 11

Identify the Role

Answer 11

Purpose: Determine the function of a specific part of the argument.

Indicators: Plays the role of, functions as, serves as, contributes to

Question 12

Method of Reasoning

Answer 12

Purpose: Describe the structure of technique used in the argument.

Indicators: Method, technique, strategy, manner, proceeds by

Question 13

Inference

Answer 13

Purpose: Find what must be true based on the given information.

Indicators: Must be true, can be inferred, is supported by, follows from

Question 14

Resolve the Discrepancy

Answer 14

Purpose: Explain or resolve a conflict or discrepancy in the argument.

Indicators: Resolves, explains, reconciles, accounts for, clarifies

Question 15

Point of Disagreement

Answer 15

Purpose: Identify where the arguments conflict or disagree.

Indicators: Disagree, difference of opinion, conflicting views, point of contention

Question 16

Give an Example

Answer 16

Purpose: Find the best example that illustrates the stated principle.

Indicators: Example, illustration, demonstrates, case, instance