LNAT Argument Component Identification 4

Question 1

The phrase 'this shows that' in an LNAT passage most likely introduces which argument component?

Accepted Answer

A conclusion

Answer

'This shows that' is a conclusion indicator, signaling that what follows is being inferred from what preceded it.

Question 2

Examine: 'Smoking causes cancer. Cancer is often fatal. Yet millions continue to smoke.' What is the function of the third sentence?

Accepted Answer

It introduces a puzzling fact that the argument may seek to explain or challenge.

Answer

The third sentence introduces a tension or puzzle — millions smoke despite the known risks — which the argument may then try to explain, rather than being a premise or conclusion itself.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best definition of a 'counter-argument' within an LNAT passage?

Accepted Answer

An objection or opposing claim that the author addresses, either by conceding or rebutting it

Answer

A counter-argument is an opposing claim or objection the author engages with — the author may concede it, refute it, or qualify their own position in response.

Question 4

In the argument 'Every law restricts freedom. Therefore, every law is oppressive,' what hidden assumption is the argument relying on?

Accepted Answer

Any restriction on freedom is automatically oppressive.

Answer

The argument assumes that any restriction on freedom constitutes oppression — without this assumption the conclusion does not follow from the premise.

Question 5

An argument contains: Sentence A (general principle), Sentence B (specific case), Sentence C (conclusion about that case). This structure is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Deductive application of a principle to a case

Answer

Applying a general principle to a specific case to derive a conclusion about that case is the classic structure of deductive reasoning.

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT Argument Component Identification 4