PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 8
Summary
The content focuses on tackling Necessary Assumption questions in the GRE, illustrating the process through an example involving the adaptation of eyes in box jellyfish to their needs.
- Necessary Assumption questions require identifying an unstated component critical for the argument's validity.
- Understanding the argument involves discerning the evidence provided and the conclusion drawn from it.
- The example used demonstrates a gap between the evidence and the conclusion, highlighting the need for a specific assumption to bridge this gap.
- The correct assumption is identified as the one that aligns with the evidence and supports the conclusion effectively.
- Other answer choices are analyzed and dismissed based on their irrelevance or contradiction to the argument's needs.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Necessary Assumption Questions
00:12
Analyzing the Argument's Structure
01:29
Identifying the Correct Assumption
01:39
Evaluating Incorrect Answer Choices
