LNAT Verbal Reasoning 3

Question 1

A passage argues: 'Freedom of speech must be absolute, or it means nothing.' This is an example of which fallacy?

Accepted Answer

False dichotomy

Answer

The argument presents only two extremes — absolute freedom or meaninglessness — ignoring the possibility of principled, limited restrictions.

Question 2

Which best describes the function of a 'rebuttal' in legal argumentation?

Accepted Answer

Countering the opposing party's specific arguments.

Answer

A rebuttal directly addresses and counters the specific arguments made by the opposing side.

Question 3

A passage says: 'The more education a person has, the higher their earning potential.' Which best describes the logical structure of this statement?

Accepted Answer

A causal correlation between two variables.

Answer

The statement asserts a directional relationship between education level and earnings, making it a causal-correlation claim.

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to 'perfidious'?

Accepted Answer

Treacherous

Answer

'Perfidious' means guilty of betrayal or treachery, especially in breaking trust or faith.

Question 5

A passage argues regulation stifles innovation. Which evidence would most SUPPORT this argument?

Accepted Answer

Heavily regulated industries show slower rates of patent filing than unregulated ones.

Answer

Slower patent rates in regulated industries directly supports the claim that regulation inhibits innovative output.

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