Topic 7: Verbal Reasoning: Critical Reasoning Core Skills

Lesson 7.1: Argument Structure: Evidence, Conclusion, Assumption — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 7.1: argument structure: evidence, conclusion, assumption with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the primary conclusion in the statement: 'Eating chocolate improves cognitive function based on several recent studies that support this claim.'?

Question 2

In the argument 'Since students who study more tend to get higher grades, families should encourage their children to study longer hours,' what is the assumption made?

Question 3

Identify the evidence in the following argument: 'The rise in temperature during the summer months indicates global warming.'

Question 4

In the statement 'If the company reduces costs, profits will increase,' what is the conclusion drawn?

Question 5

What presumption underlies the argument: 'If more people took public transportation, cities would reduce traffic congestion.'?