What in the World is Critical Reasoning?
Critical Reasoning tests the skills involved in making and evaluating arguments, as well as formulating a plan of action. You will be presented with a short argument and a question relating to it. You will be expected to find the answer choice that strengthens or weakens the argument. You may also be asked to find an assumption the argument makes or to make an inference yourself. Succeeding on Critical Reasoning questions requires 4 things: • Understand the argument’s structure. • Identify the conclusion. • Determine what evidence exists to support the conclusion. • Determine what assumptions are made to jump from evidence to conclusion. Most importantly, read carefully. Critical Reasoning questions are notorious for their tricky wording.
