Self-study
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Method of Reasoning
The argument establishes only two options (Brenner or Chen) for hiring. The author then provides a reason to not choose one option (Brenner), and concludes that the other option should be chosen (Chen).
5.
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a
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Mismatched premises and conclusion. (A) provides two options (though not in the exclusive way that the stimulus does) and then provides a reason to travel immediately, and concludes that Jennifer should travel now. The stimulus gives a reason against one option so that it can conclude that the other option should be chosen.
b
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The argument establishes only two options (Mexico or Peru) for travel. Then it provides a reason to not choose Peru, and concludes that the other option should be chosen.
c
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Mismatched premises and conclusion. (C) provides two options like the stimulus, but it then gives a method of choosing between them. The stimulus gives a reason against one option so that it can conclude that the other option should be chosen.
d
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Mismatched premises and conclusion. (D) provides two options like the stimulus, but then gives support for selecting both options. The stimulus gives a reason against one option so that it can conclude that the other option should be chosen.
e
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Mismatched premises and conclusion. (E) provides two options (though not in the exclusive way that the stimulus does), and then gives a reason to choose one over the other, like the stimulus, but it then concludes that both will be chosen in a certain order. The stimulus gives a reason against one option so that it can conclude that the other option should be chosen.