TAP Critical Reading

Question 1

On the TAP Critical Reading section, an 'argument' in a passage consists of:

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A claim supported by evidence and reasoning

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Only the author's emotional appeals

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A list of facts without a position

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An opinion stated without any support

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy tested on the TAP?

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Ad hominem: attacking the person rather than the argument

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Using statistical data to support a claim

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Quoting a relevant expert

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Providing a counterargument

Question 3

On the TAP, 'bias' in a reading passage refers to:

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An unfair preference or prejudice that affects objectivity

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The use of technical vocabulary

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A well-organized argument structure

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The use of statistical evidence

Question 4

When a TAP passage distinguishes between 'fact' and 'opinion,' a fact is best described as:

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A statement that can be verified as true or false

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Something that everyone personally believes

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Any statement made by an expert

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A widely held personal judgment

Question 5

On the TAP Critical Reading section, 'deductive reasoning' moves from:

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A general principle to a specific conclusion

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Specific examples to a general conclusion

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Evidence to a hypothesis

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A question to a restatement

Question 6

A TAP passage contains a 'counterargument.' This is best described as:

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An opposing viewpoint addressed within the passage

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A restatement of the main argument

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A conclusion that summarizes the argument

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A list of supporting facts