Evaluate

(Eval)

Stems asking us to articulate a piece of unknown information which would have a significant effect on the argument in one direction or another depending on how it's resolved.

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“The answer to which one of the following questions most helps in evaluating the argument?”

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Avg. difficulty: 3.0

Correct answer criteria

  • A question that, depending on how it's answered, would either strengthen or weaken the argument.

Key tactics

  • Follow the same approach as for strengthen/weaken questions

Answer choice tips

  • The answers are usually phrased in the form of a question (e.g., "How often did the mayor meet with the contractor?")
  • Think about what would happen to the argument if you answered the question in the most extreme way in one direction, and then the most extreme way in the opposite direction. (e.g., If the mayor met with the contractor extremely often.... and if the mayor never met with the contractor?)

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Logical reasoning question types

Argument part Evaluate Fill in the blank Flaw or descriptive weakening Inference Main conclusion or main point Method of reasoning or descriptive Most strongly supported Must be false Must be true Necessary assumption Parallel flawed method of reasoning Parallel method of reasoning Point at issue: agree Point at issue: disagree Principle PSA - find or complete the application PSA - find the rule Resolve reconcile or explain Strengthen Sufficient assumption Weaken

Reading comprehension question types

Analogy (RC) Application Author’s attitude Author’s perspective Describe approach Describe organization Describe relationship Implied Logical continuation Main point Meaning in context (of word, phrase, or idea) Other’s perspective Principle or generalization Purpose in context (of word, phrase, or idea) Purpose of paragraph Purpose of passage Stated Structure WSE (RC)

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