LNAT Argument Component Identification 3

Question 1

Read: 'Exercise improves mood. Improved mood increases productivity. Hence, companies should provide gym facilities.' What is the role of 'Improved mood increases productivity'?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate conclusion

Answer

This statement is an intermediate conclusion: it follows from the first premise and in turn supports the final conclusion about gym facilities.

Question 2

Which of the following is an ASSUMPTION rather than a stated premise in the argument: 'She studied hard, so she will pass the exam'?

Accepted Answer

Hard study reliably leads to passing exams.

Answer

The unstated assumption is that hard study reliably leads to passing — without this bridge, the stated premise cannot logically support the conclusion.

Question 3

A passage argues: 'While critics claim the policy is too costly, the long-term economic benefits outweigh the short-term costs.' What logical structure is being used?

Accepted Answer

Concession-rebuttal structure

Answer

The author grants the critics' cost concern (concession) before arguing that benefits outweigh costs (rebuttal) — a classic concession-rebuttal structure.

Question 4

In LNAT argument analysis, which word below most reliably indicates a conclusion rather than a premise?

Accepted Answer

Therefore

Answer

'Therefore' is a conclusion indicator, signaling that what follows is inferred from earlier material, whereas 'because,' 'since,' and 'given that' introduce premises.

Question 5

Passage: 'Biodiversity loss threatens ecosystem stability. Ecosystem stability is essential for agriculture. We must therefore protect biodiversity.' Which component directly makes the link between the two premises?

Accepted Answer

The unstated assumption that agriculture is worth protecting

Answer

The unstated assumption is that agriculture matters enough to warrant action — without it, the inference from ecosystem stability to 'we must act' is incomplete.

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT Argument Component Identification 3