Logical reasoning PrepTest 151 · Section 2 · Question 25

Incorrect. While the statement in question could be categorized as a hypothesis, it isn't one that the author rejects. Rather, the author relies on it to apply to the traffic situation.

Incorrect. While an analogy is drawn in the argument, no one is disputing its relevance. Also, concessions are usually introduced with language such as While, just like at the beginning of this explanation.

Incorrect. First, the general principle in question is supporting the author's conclusion. In fact, it's the primary premise for the author's argument. Second, the principle doesn't highlight the importance of anything, just the likely outcome of certain actions.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Argument

Valid or Flawed:
Flawed

Question Type:
Argument Structure

Stimulus Summary:
An example is used to draw a general principle (the statement in the question stem). That general principle is then applied to another situation, and a recommendation is made from it.

Answer Anticipation:
The author analogizes between two situations, finding a general principle that underlies both. The first situation is used to demonstrate the general principle, which is then used to justify the conclusion in the second situation. The correct answer will likely state something about the statement in question being a general principle used to support a conclusion, and possible also mention that it connects the two situations being analogized.

Answer Explanation:
Here's our answer. This answer reflects that the statement in question is a premise and a general principle.

Key Takeaway:
In an Argument Structure question, trap answers will frequently reference features of the argument in an incorrect way. Here, we saw wrong answers that mentioned hypotheses and analogies, both of which are in the stimulus, but did so in a way that didn't reflect how they worked in the argument.

Incorrect. This argument is about ways to mitigate traffic problems, and the main conclusion is a recommendation on how to do that. The statement in question is a general principle that supports said recommendation.