June 2007, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 19
Summary
The essence of tackling a strengthen question on the GRE involves identifying the argument's conclusion and supporting evidence, then discerning and bridging the gaps between them.
- A strengthen question requires supporting the argument's assumptions by understanding its conclusion and evidence.
- The argument's conclusion posits that government intrusion in voters' lives will not significantly reduce over time in democracies.
- The evidence suggests a cause and effect chain: politicians promise to solve problems, which requires money, leading to taxes and increased government intrusion.
- Identifying gaps is crucial; in this case, the gap is whether politicians fulfill their promises of assistance.
- The correct answer choice strengthens the argument by confirming that politicians usually keep their campaign promises, thus maintaining the cause and effect chain.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Strengthen Questions
01:03
Identifying and Bridging Gaps
01:33
Evaluating Answer Choices
