Non-Argument Question

apply-the-principle

identify the specific scenario that conforms to the broad rule or generalization in the stimulus

identify-the-principle

identify the broad rule or generalization illustrated by the scenario in the stimulus

fill-in-the-blank

identify the conclusion implied by combining the statements in the stimulus; i.e., treat the stimulus like “evidence.” Unique trait: A blank in the stimulus

strongly-support

identify a statement that is supported (but not necessarily proven) by one or more statements in the stimulus. Unique trait: No prediction available

must-be-true

identify a statement that unequivocally follows from the stimulus; i.e. make a valid deduction based on a statement or combination of statements. Unique pattern: Formal Logic

paradox questions

identify the answer that helps resolve the apparent discrepancy or seeming contradiction in the stimulus

principle-inference types

identify-the-principle, apply-the-principle

types of inference questions

must-be-true, strongly-support, fill-in-the-blamk