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Critical Reasoning — Revision Notes

SNAP · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

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Revision Notes — Critical Reasoning

Key concepts, formulas, and definitions from Critical Reasoning for SNAP Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension preparation.

Key Topics to Revise

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Understanding Arguments in Critical Reasoning

  • An argument in CR is not a conflict but a piece of reasoning that proves or disproves an assertion
  • Every argument has three components: Premise (given facts), Connection (logical link), and Conclusion (derived statement)
  • Arguments can be evaluated for their logical validity and soundness
2

Types of Critical Reasoning Questions

  • Main Point Questions: Identify the central argument or conclusion of a passage
  • Assumption Questions: Find unstated beliefs that support the argument
  • Strengthen/Weaken Questions: Identify options that support or undermine the argument
3

Common Logical Fallacies

  • Fallacy of Irrelevant Reason: Using reasons that don't logically connect to the conclusion
  • Correlating Wrong Ends: Drawing conclusions without proper evidence or credentials
  • Hasty Generalization: Making broad conclusions from limited examples
4

Strategies for Strengthening and Weakening Arguments

  • To strengthen: Provide additional evidence supporting the premise-conclusion connection
  • To weaken: Attack either the premises, the connection, or introduce contradictory evidence
  • Focus on the logical gap between premises and conclusion

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Key Concepts

An argument in Critical Reasoning consistsAssumptions are unstated beliefs inTo strengthen an argumentThis occurs when the reasoning providedThis flaw occurs when conclusions

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Critical Reasoning for SNAP?
Critical Reasoning is an important chapter in SNAP Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Understanding Arguments in Critical Reasoning, Types of Critical Reasoning Questions, Common Logical Fallacies, Strategies for Strengthening and Weakening Arguments.
How important is Critical Reasoning for SNAP?
Critical Reasoning is a frequently tested chapter in SNAP Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 45 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Critical Reasoning for SNAP?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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