CR: Weaken the conclusion

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CR: Weaken the conclusion

by anshulseth » Fri May 01, 2009 10:37 am
In questions like "All of the following weaken the conclusion EXCEPT" in CR.

1. Is it necessary that the right answer should support the conclusion.
OR
2. The right answer has to be odd one out. It may or may not support the conclusion, but will definitely not weaken.

Can anyone clarify my doubt.

Thanks.
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by ketkoag » Mon May 04, 2009 12:24 am
it depends upon the ques u are working on.
i'm afraid i don't remember any example right now but will post it as soon as i come across any such example.

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by anshulseth » Mon May 04, 2009 7:52 am
I think there should be one pattern that should apply, and it should not depend on the question.
Anyway, will wait for ur examples, and for some more ppl to comment.
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by matterover » Mon May 04, 2009 11:00 pm
Correct :
Most of the EXCEPT questions i have come across.have 2 close choices.
weaken EXCEPT :
a) One that strengthens or
b) One that is out of scope / marginally affects the statement is also considered correct choices.

strengthen EXCEPT :
a) One that weakens or
b) One that is out of scope / marginally affects the statement is also considered correct choices.