Subtypes (5)

Question 1

Useful to evaluate…

Answer 1

Correct answer relates to the major flaw or the missing information in the argument. The argument is typically missing important information.

Treat these as weaken questions. Find flaw in argument and assume worst-case situation for each answer choice. Which would exploit the flaw?

Question 2

Explain the paradox…

Answer 2

Presented with apparent contradiction

Treat as strengthen questions. Isolate paradox and choose answer that strengthens likelihood of those two facts coexisting. Make sure answer completely resolves contradiction, not just some of it.

Question 3

Plan/Strategy

Answer 3

Stimulus describes a plan or strategy instead of conventional argument. Objective of plan plays role of the conclusion and the steps to accomplish that goal are the premises

Determine which answer would strengthen or weaken the plan as it relates exactly to the stated goal or objective. On weaken the plan questions, be wary of answer presenting better plan without weakening existing. Correct answers must make given plan worse, not just present better idea.

Question 4

The word “some”

Answer 4

Be wary of it, remember to define as liberally EACH way as possible.

Question 5

Useful to evaluate…

Answer 5

Correct answer neither strengthens or weakens, rather offers a consideration about the gap in logic