Mock Test Analyzing Arguments Logic and Reasoning Problems Set E

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Question 1

Question

Another type of logical reasoning question presents you with two different speakers talking about the same issue. Sometimes, the speakers’ arguments overlap; in other words, they support each other. Sometimes, the speakers are presenting opposing viewpoints. For these items, make sure you understand the conclusion of both speakers before you attempt to answer the questions.
Frances: Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast improves young children’s ability to learn. However, it is not the responsibility of the schools to provide this meal; it is the responsibility of each child’s parents. Lars: Although it would be nice if the schools could provide each child with a healthy breakfast, the cost of doing that takes money away from other, more important learning resources, such as the purchase of new computers. In the long run, children learn more when the schools concentrate on the services they traditionally provide and the parents do what they are supposed to do.
What main assumption underlies each statement?

Answer
As teachers become more scarce, schools will have to learn to be more cost-effective in recruiting new teachers.
Schools have never had the responsibility for supplying students with breakfast; rather, they spend their money on teachers, books, and other tangibles of education.
Parents are not assuming enough responsibility for their children’s education and should become more involved in school issues.
In the information age, the equipment schools must purchase for their students is getting more expensive.