MSS is like a collection of statements. its not even an 'argument' half the time. and it then points you towards the answer choices.
STR is a true argument with a gap. You look at the answer choices and then point towards the stimulus to thin that gap.
i just realized your question is more geared towards the difference in question stems. if you are looking for clues to differentiate between whether the Q type is MSS or STR, i would look more for clues that say something like 'most strongly support the above'. i think the 'if true' clue you gave shows up in both but i cant remember.
MSS questions will typically ask you to make a deduction about the argument/author without adding any information. The answers to Strengthening questions will introduce new information which when combined with the stimulus yields a stronger argument (the correct choice will at least). Its probably a good idea to review the MSS and STR curriculum if this isn't clear. Spend the time now and save it on test day.
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MSS is like a collection of statements. its not even an 'argument' half the time. and it then points you towards the answer choices.
STR is a true argument with a gap. You look at the answer choices and then point towards the stimulus to thin that gap.
i just realized your question is more geared towards the difference in question stems. if you are looking for clues to differentiate between whether the Q type is MSS or STR, i would look more for clues that say something like 'most strongly support the above'. i think the 'if true' clue you gave shows up in both but i cant remember.
MSS questions will typically ask you to make a deduction about the argument/author without adding any information. The answers to Strengthening questions will introduce new information which when combined with the stimulus yields a stronger argument (the correct choice will at least). Its probably a good idea to review the MSS and STR curriculum if this isn't clear. Spend the time now and save it on test day.