PrepTest 124 Section 2

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Explanations for every question, find them by number or text.

1. Q1:
   The water of Lake Laberge, in Canada, currently contains…Paradox
2. Q2:
   Although Samantha likes both oolong and green tea…Must be False
3. Q3:
   Because it permits a slower and more natural rhythm of life…Most Strongly Supported
4. Q4:
   Industrialist: Environmentalists contend that emissions…Flawed Reasoning

   The emissions are safe.

5. Q5:
   In the city of Glasgow, Scotland, trade doubled between 1750…Paradox (Exception)
6. Q6:
   Some argue that laws are instituted at least in part to help…Most Strongly Supported

   The primary function of law is to help order society, regardless of further moral aims of the law.

7. Q7:
   In Western economies, more energy is used to operate buildings…Necessary Assumption

   50-100 years from now, energy efficient building materials will save over $200 billion per year.

8. Q8:
   Travel writer: A vacationer should choose an airline that has…Parallel Reasoning

   We should choose airlines that have lots of accidents.

9. Q9:
   Phoebe: There have been many reported sightings of strange…Method of Reasoning

   Quincy concludes that the lights were not caused by earthquakes.

10. Q10:
    Those who have the ability to fully concentrate are always…Must be False
11. Q11:
    In order to maintain a high standard of living, a nation must…Flawed Reasoning

    If a nation's living standard is rising, it must have invested in infrastructure.

12. Q12:
    Yang: Yeast has long been known to be a leaven, that is…Method of Reasoning

    Yang concludes yeast was known to be a leaven in 1200 BC. Campisi is unconvinced.

13. Q13:
    Researcher: People with certain personality disorders have more…Flawed Reasoning

    TV causes personality disorders.

14. Q14:
    The authorship of the Iliad and the Odyssey has long been…Principle

    We should accept the traditional view on Homer.

15. Q15:
    Midlevel managers at large corporations are unlikely…Strengthen – Exception

    Managers are unlikely to want their own departments reduced, even if overstaffed.

16. Q16:
    Editorialist: Some people propose that, to raise revenues…Weaken – Exception

    We should not tax coal, gas and oil.

17. Q17:
    Reporter: A team of scientists has recently devised a new test…Necessary Assumption

    Autistic children can benefit from treatment earlier in life.

18. Q18:
    Tallulah: The columnist attributes the decline of interest…Identify the Main Conclusion

    The columnist overlooked some important evidence.

19. Q19:
    Renting cars from dealerships is less expensive than renting…Strengthen – Exception

    Renting from dealerships is relatively more advantageous for locals than for tourists.

20. Q20:
    On some hot days the smog in Hillview reaches unsafe levels…Flawed Reasoning

    On some days in Hillview, wind blows from the east and smog reaches unsafe levels.

21. Q21:
    Labor representative: Social historians have shown conclusively…Paradox
22. Q22:
    Paleontologists recently discovered teeth from several…Sufficient Assumption

    Wooly mammoths on the island were smaller than average.

23. Q23:
    Diplomat: Every major war in the last 200 years has been…Flawed Reasoning

    Arms control agreements will preserve peace.

24. Q24:
    Newscaster: In order for the public to participate in a meaningful…Parallel Reasoning

    The public might be able to participate in the current policy debate.

25. Q25:
    Most serious students are happy students, and most serious…Must be True
26. Q26:
    Editorialist: Some people argue that highway speed limits…Weaken

    An increase in highway safety speeds would be unsafe.