Powerful Question Stems

Question 1

-Which one of the following, if true, most helps to strengthen the argument?
-Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
-Which one of the following principles, if valid, most strongly supports the reasoning above

Answer 1

Strengthen Question Stem Example

Question 2

-Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
-Which one of the following, if true, most tends to undermine the argument?

Answer 2

Weaken Question Stem Example

Question 3

-The conclusion drawn above follows logically if which one of following is assumed?
-The argument’s conclusion can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
-Which of the following is an assumption that would allow the conclusion above to be properly drawn?

Answer 3

Sufficient Assumption Question Stem Example

Question 4

-Which one of the following, if true, is the strongest counter Tim can make to John’s objecting?

Answer 4

Counter Question Stem Example

Question 5

If the statements above are true, then on the basis of them which one of the following cannot be true?
-If the statements above are true, each of the following could be true EXCEPT:

Answer 5

Contradiction Question Stem Example

Question 6

-The answer to which one of the following questions is most relevant to evaluating the conclusion drawn above?
-The answer to which one of the following would be most helpful in determining whether John’s argument could be legally defended?

Answer 6

Evaluate Question Stem Example

Question 7

-Which one of the following, if true, does most to explain the surprising result?
-Which one of the following, if true, most helps to solve the apparent paradox?

Answer 7

Resolution Question Stem Example