June 2007, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 19
Summary
The analysis focuses on a 'strengthen except' question, highlighting the importance of understanding an argument's assumptions and structure to identify the answer choice that does not support the argument.
- A 'strengthen except' question inverts the typical format by requiring four answers to support the argument and one not to.
- Understanding the argument's assumptions is crucial, which involves knowing its structure, conclusion, and evidence.
- The argument's conclusion is that the Land Party's success in 1935 was due to addressing the concerns of the rural poor.
- Causal arguments assume that the cause cited is the true reason for the effect, excluding other potential causes or coincidences.
- Answer choice A fails to strengthen the argument because it introduces irrelevant information about urban voters, while choices B through E support the argument by aligning with its assumptions.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding 'Strengthen Except' Questions
00:28
Identifying the Argument's Assumptions
01:57
Evaluating Answer Choices
