Recognizing Conditional Statements in Diagrams
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What is the main strategy to weaken a conditional conclusion?

  • Ignoring the conditional reasoning
  • Introducing a sufficient condition
  • Attacking the necessary condition (correct)
  • Strengthening the necessary condition

Which type of answer trap involves presenting information that relates well to the argument but in an incorrect manner?

  • Shell Game Answers
  • Opposite Answers (correct)
  • Out of Scope Answers
  • Inconsistent Answers

In Weaken questions, Shell Game Answers typically aim to attack a conclusion that is:

  • Completely different from the stimulus
  • Exactly the same as the stimulus
  • Similar but incorrect (correct)
  • Irrelevant to the stimulus

What is the effect of introducing a sufficient condition in an argument?

<p>Strengthens the argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of answer trap in Weaken questions involves raising issues unrelated or tangential to the argument?

<p>Out of Scope Answers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when answering Weaken questions?

<p>Identifying premises and conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of answer choice is most likely to weaken an argument in a Weaken question?

<p>One that affects the conclusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken into consideration when dealing with Weaken questions?

<p>The appearance of 'the only' in the stimulus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trap to avoid in incorrect answer choices for Weaken questions?

<p>Answer choices that strengthen the argument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to carefully read the argument in Weaken questions?

<p>To understand the structure of the argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when trying to weaken an argument?

<p>The conclusion and how the author arrived at the conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common error in arguments that can be exploited to weaken them?

<p>Relying on incomplete evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a technique to weaken an argument by introducing new information?

<p>Bringing up new possibilities or information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When an author fails to consider other possibilities or leaves out a key piece of information, what type of assumption is being made?

<p>Sufficient condition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common scenario used to weaken an argument?

<p>Comparing two essentially different items (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words or phrases is commonly used to indicate that your task is to weaken an argument?

<p>Undermine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a weaken question, which of the following phrases typically indicates that you should accept the answer choices as true?

<p>'If true' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship between cause and effect could be a common scenario in a weaken question?

<p>Direct correlation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a synonym commonly used in weaken question stems to indicate your task?

<p>Support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common aspect of a sufficient condition scenario in a weaken question?

<p>Demonstrating that the condition is not enough to guarantee the result (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator word is commonly used to introduce a necessary condition in a conditional statement?

<p>Except (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'To get an A+ you must study', which part introduces the sufficient condition?

<p>'you must study' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical rule about how conditional reasoning appears in a sentence?

<p>A sentence can have one or two indicators, not necessarily both. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases can introduce a necessary condition in a conditional statement?

<p>In order to (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes identifying conditional statements difficult?

<p>The presence of multiple words to introduce sufficient conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of LSAT question often requires attacking the conclusion to weaken the argument?

<p>Weaken (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common approach to weaken an argument by attacking its premises?

<p>Contesting the premises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In LSAT Weaken questions, which part of the argument is often left untouched by correct answer choices?

<p>Premises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to introduce a sufficient condition in an argument?

<p>Adding a requirement that guarantees the result will happen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of LSAT question would likely involve introducing a necessary condition to strengthen an argument?

<p>Strengthen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common incorrect answer trap in LSAT Weaken questions?

<p>Strengthening the conclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to weaken an argument effectively according to the text?

<p>Hurt the argument without destroying the author's position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach can be used in LSAT Weaken questions to make the author reconsider their position?

<p>Present evidence that weakens the argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause-and-effect reasoning indicator to look for in arguments?

<p>'If...then' statements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does attacking a premise differ from attacking a conclusion when weakening an argument?

<p>Attacking a conclusion may make the author reconsider their position. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words or phrases is NOT commonly used to indicate that your task is to weaken an argument?

<p>Prove (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When an author fails to consider other possibilities or leaves out a key piece of information, what type of assumption is often being made?

<p>Unstated premises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of answer trap in Weaken questions often involves presenting information that relates well to the argument but in an incorrect manner?

<p>Shell game answers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a weaken question, which of the following phrases typically indicates that you should accept the answer choices as true?

<p>Which one of the following, if true... (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common aspect of a sufficient condition scenario in a weaken question?

<p>Undermines the conclusion directly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the main focus when trying to identify and weaken the author's argument in Weaken questions?

<p>Focusing on the conclusion of the argument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common incorrect answer trap in Weaken questions that test-takers should be cautious of?

<p>Providing information that strengthens the conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical scenario used to weaken an argument in Weaken questions?

<p>Using cause-and-effect reasoning to undermine the argument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Weaken question, what is a potential incorrect answer trap students might fall for?

<p>Strengthening the necessary conditions in the argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When presented with a Weaken question, what is a key strategy for test-takers to effectively weaken the argument?

<p>Identifying and undermining the structure of the conclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When trying to weaken a conditional conclusion, what is a common approach to attack the idea that the necessary condition is required?

<p>Present a counterexample (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common mistake in arguments that can be exploited to weaken them?

<p>Leaving out key information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Weaken questions, what type of answer trap involves presenting information that perfectly relates to the argument but in the wrong manner?

<p>Opposite Answers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When attacking a conclusion that is broader or more expansive than the premises support, what kind of scenario are you dealing with?

<p>Overly Broad Conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strategy in Weaken questions when dealing with conditional reasoning?

<p>Finding an answer that attacks the necessity of a condition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common flaw in arguments that can be exploited to weaken them?

<p>Incomplete information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Weaken question, which scenario involves the author comparing two or more items that are essentially different?

<p>Improper comparison (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause-and-effect reasoning indicator to look for in arguments when trying to weaken them?

<p>Necessary condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common error in arguments that can be exploited to weaken them?

<p>Incomplete information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When analyzing an argument to weaken it, what should you focus on rather than the premises?

<p>Focus on the conclusion and its supporting elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of answer choice aims to show that although the effect occurs, the cause did not occur?

<p>Showing that the effect occurred but the cause did not occur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a weaken question, what scenario is presented by showing that the stated relationship is reversed?

<p>The effect occurs but the cause did not occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of showing an alternate cause for the stated effect in a weaken question?

<p>To weaken the conclusion by introducing doubt about a singular cause-effect relationship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario, when presented in a weaken question, would most likely undermine the conclusion?

<p>Showing that the stated relationship between cause and effect is reversed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of answer choice in a weaken question would aim to demonstrate that even when the cause occurs, the effect does not occur?

<p>Showing that even when the cause occurs, the effect does not occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a conditional statement, which of the following words or phrases can introduce a necessary condition?

<p>Unless (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indicator word to introduce a sufficient condition in a conditional statement?

<p>Only if (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When trying to weaken an argument, which of the following scenarios is commonly used?

<p>Attacking the conclusion directly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trap in incorrect answer choices in weaken questions?

<p>Raising issues unrelated to the argument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common indicator of cause-and-effect reasoning in arguments?

<p>Until (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When attacking an argument to weaken it, what is the key component to focus on?

<p>Conclusions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a classic way to weaken an argument?

<p>Agreeing with the conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In LSAT Weaken questions, correct answers often leave which part of the argument untouched?

<p>Premises (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reasoning indicator should be looked for in arguments to identify cause and effect relationships?

<p>Causal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which common approach is usually avoided when weakening an LSAT argument?

<p>Strengthening the premises (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of connection must be attacked to weaken an argument effectively?

<p><strong>Nested conditions</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contrapositives are most commonly used in which type of reasoning in LSAT arguments?

<p><strong>Necessary conditions</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Introducing a necessary condition in an argument typically aims to achieve what effect?

<p><strong>Strengthen the conclusion</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Common incorrect answer traps in LSAT Weaken questions could involve doing what to the premises?

<p><strong>Contradicting them</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shell Game Answers aim to attack which component of an argument in Weaken questions?

<p><strong>Conclusions</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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