Logical continuation
(Contin.)
Logical continuation
(Contin.)
Stems that ask us to append an additional sentence onto the passage that continues the logical structure of the content it follows.
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“Which one of the following sentences would most logically conclude the final paragraph of the passage? ”
Most strongly supported
67%
33%
Avg. difficulty: 4.3
Correct answer criteria
- Fits the reasoning flow of the last paragraph and the passage
Key tactics
- Rely on low-res summaries and understanding of MP
Answer choice tips
- Wrong answers often sound like something author supports, but don't fit with the point made at the end
- Need for process of elimination is common, since correct answers are often difficult to predict
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
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)