Question #1287

determining the correct answer

Started by Raj · started 2023-05-25 22:06 · last activity 2023-05-26 17:45 · 2 replies

When we are checking the answer choices should can we negate them and which ever destroys the conclusion will be correct?

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  1. Emil-Kunkin · 2023-05-26 17:44

    Hi, we only negate for necessary assumption questions, this is a sufficient assumption question where we are trying to fix the argument. Negation will not help us here.

  2. Emil-Kunkin · 2023-05-26 17:45

    But yes, you're right that's a great tool for necessary assumptions, but not for sufficient assumptions.

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