Main point

Question 1

The correct answer to main point questions must fulfill 2 criteria’s…

Answer 1

1. It must be true given the facts
2. it must cover the authors main point/primary conclusion

Question 2

Indicators of a “main point” question ….

for Passage ?

Answer 2

Passage
* there is a conclusion or argument

Question stem
* “Which of the following best express the main point”…
* “The author is arguing that….”

Question 3

“Conclusion” questions are what type of family?

Answer 3

The “must be true/prove” family.

In which;
The stimuli proves the answer choice

The correct answer must be supported by facts in the passage

Question 4

Strategy for approaching main point questions

Answer 4

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Question 5

How do you identify the main point an argument that has multiple conclusions

Answer 5

• determine the logical structure of the argument
• identify which one is the main
  conclusion and which one is the
  subsidiary conclusion using the “conclusion Identification methodology”.

*if you have conclusion A & B,

arrange A as the conclusion and B as the premise; does this make sense?

if it doesnt , swap it.*

Question 6

Types of incorrect answers in main point questions

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Strategy for answering “main point - fill in the blank” questions

Answer 7

Some Fill in the Blank questions are simply Main Point questions in disguise.

In order to achieve this goal,
you must read the stimulus for clues revealing the direction of the argument and** the author’s intent.**

Another clue in answer choice is if each stem starts with a “conclusion indicator”

Question 8

When stuck between 2 or more options what strategy can you use?

Answer 8

I can say, if i eliminate this statement, i am saying it is not true given the facts. Am i confident to say this?