Plausibility

(Plaus)

Presenting evidence that corroborates (in Strengthen) or conflicts (in Weaken) with the author's hypothesized explanation or the predictions that follow from that explanation.

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Key tactics

  • For Weaken questions, this means the answer choice calls into question the plausibility of an assumption of the argument or of an expectation or prediction that would follow from the conclusion.
  • Common forms include cause-effect disconnects: either effect without presumed cause, or cause without putative effect
  • For Strengthen questions, this means the answer choice affirms the plausibility of an assumption of the argument or of an expectation or prediction that would follow from the conclusion.
  • Common forms include cause-effect alignment: show instances where the putative cause and effect both occur or are both absent.

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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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