Question Types

Question 2

Must Be True / Most Supported

Answer 2

Pick an answer that must (100%) or very likely (80%) follow from the stimulus.

This type of question requires a strong connection between the stimulus and the answer choice.

Question 3

Main Point

Answer 3

Identify the author’s primary conclusion. A variant of ‘Must Be True’ focused on the main idea.

This involves summarizing the core message the author intends to convey.

Question 4

Point at Issue / Point of Agreement

Answer 4

Between two speakers, find something one agrees with and the other opposes (issue), or both affirm (agreement).

This question type assesses the differences or similarities in viewpoints.

Question 5

Necessary Assumption

Answer 5

Identify a premise the argument depends on-remove it and the conclusion fails.

This assesses the foundational beliefs that support the argument’s conclusion.

Question 6

Sufficient Assumption

Answer 6

Find an answer that guarantees the conclusion-makes it logically follow 100%.

This type of assumption, if true, ensures the conclusion is valid.

Question 7

Strengthen

Answer 7

Add information that fortifies the argument (less than sufficient assumption).

The goal is to provide support that enhances the argument’s persuasiveness.

Question 8

Resolve the Paradox

Answer 8

Explain two contradictory facts by providing the missing link.

This type of question seeks to clarify apparent inconsistencies.

Question 9

Weaken

Answer 9

Introduce information that undermines or calls the argument’s conclusion into question.

The purpose is to challenge the strength of the argument presented.

Question 10

Method of Reasoning

Answer 10

Choose the answer that describes how the author reasons (structure, not correctness).

This involves analyzing the logical structure of the argument.

Question 11

Flaw

Answer 11

Identify the logical mistake in the argument. Match the error, not the topic.

This requires pinpointing specific fallacies or errors in reasoning.

Question 12

Parallel Reasoning / Parallel Flaw

Answer 12

Pick an argument that mirrors the logic (or the flaw) in the stimulus.

This assesses the ability to recognize similar structures in different contexts.

Question 13

Evaluate the Argument

Answer 13

Find what question/answer would best test or assess the argument’s validity.

This focuses on determining the best method to analyze an argument.

Question 14

Cannot Be True

Answer 14

Identify the answer that directly contradicts what must be true in the stimulus.

This type of question seeks to eliminate options that are incompatible with the information presented.