Chapter 4: Strengthen the Argument

Question 1

What are the most common correct answer to the “strengthen the argument” question types?

Answer 1

1. Provide a premise to support or add support for the conclusion
2. Explicitly state an assumption upon which the argument depends
3. Address an issue that could affect the validity of the conclusion
4. Rule out an alternative cause of an effect
5. Confirm a conclusion by changing, adding, or eliminating a variable

Question 2

Why can it be especially difficult to distinguish between correct and trap answers on “strengthen the argument questions” ?

Answer 2

Trap answers are somehow related to the conclusion but are not logically connected in a way that strengthens the argument

Correct answers may not seem directly related to the conclusion but serve to strengthen it nonetheless

Question 3

What are the most common incorrect answer choices for “strengthen the argument” question types?

Answer 3

1. Irrelevant Information
2. Information confirming a premise
3. Choice supports wrong conclusion
4. Explains part of the stimulus
5. Information not connected to argument’s scenario
6. Psuedo-strengthener
7. Weakens the argument