In bold faced questions, we must identify the role of the bold phrases in the argument stimulus. The answer choices describe the structural role these bold-phrases play in the argument using various synonyms for premises,conclusions, and assumptions. In essence, the bold phrases are either premises, conclusions, or assumptions. The key to understanding these structural questions is being able pick out conclusions from premises by recognizing key words that signify either a conclusion or premise. Usually, the test writers try to avoid putting the conclusion at the end of the argument. Be aware bold-faced question usually contain at least one answer choice that is half right and half wrong. Also be careful that the answer choice reflects the bold faced phrase not something else brought up in the argument.