WSE (RC)

(WSE)

Weaken, Strengthen, or Evaluate questions that appear in RC and operate along the same principles as their LR counterparts.

Avg. 1.3 per section

“Which one of the following, if true, would provide the most support for Emeagwali's prediction mentioned in the last paragraph?”

Weaken
1%
10%
45%
21%
23%

Avg. difficulty: 3.5

Correct answer criteria

  • Strengthens, weakens, or identifies a question whose answer would strengthen or weaken the position or argument we're asked about

Key tactics

  • Identify conclusion, premises, assumptions

Answer choice tips

  • Wrong answers often (1) sound like something that would be correct if we were asked what passage supports, (2) do the opposite of what we want, or (3) seem relevant, but aren't strong enough to impact the argument

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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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