Logical Reasoning: Argument-Based Questions

Question 1

Which of the following accurately describe the argumentative strategy?

Answer 1

Method of Argument

Question 2

The argument proceeds by doing which of the following?

Answer 2

Method of Argument

Question 3

Q responds to P’s position by

Answer 3

Method of Argument

Question 4

Steven and Miguel’s statements provide the most support for holding that they would disagree about the truth of which one of the following statements?

Answer 4

Point at Issue

Question 5

A point at issue between P and Q is whether…

Answer 5

Point at Issue

Question 6

… plays which of the following roles in the argument?

Answer 6

Role of a Statement

Question 7

… figures in the argument in which of the following ways?

Answer 7

Role of a statement

Question 8

Which of the following is the main point of the argument?

Answer 8

Conclusion and Main Point

Question 9

Which of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the essayist’s argument?

Answer 9

Conclusion and Main Point

Question 10

In which one of the following arguments is the pattern of reasoning most similar to the pattern of reasoning in the argument above?

Answer 10

Parallel Reasoning

Question 11

The reasoning in the passage is most similar to that in which one of the following?

Answer 11

Parallel Reasoning