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Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logical argument?

A. Anecdotes

B. Emotional statements

C. Generalizations

D. Unbiased information

Answer Explanation:

A logical argument should not contain anecdotes, should not have emotional statements but rather be objective. Should be specific and not contain generalizations

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: A study group is asked to prepare a report about the effects of mobile phone use on consumers' hearing. Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data?

    A. A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers

    B. A statistical report of mobile phone usage by mobile phone company

    C. A professional journal article about the incidence of genetic hearing loss

    D. A consumer report about surcharges applied to customers' bills by mobile phone companies

    Answer Explanation

    Reports by mobile companies would be biased and a journal about genetic hearing loss would not be related to mobile phone use.

  • Q #2: Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this hour, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable tinkling of shattered glass. She froze, as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked She’s into motion, He broke into a run... in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the last few steps of each fight. Shia didn't stop running and he had burst through the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car, His heart continued racing until he was at home in bed. He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep, don't think I can work late anymore" Which of the following is the tone of the passage?

    A. Witty

    B. Aggressive

    C. Incredulous

    D. Tense

    Answer Explanation

    The author uses words such as heart pounding, loud crash, icy fear and heavy thumping which makes for a tense tone.

  • Q #3: A researcher writes a grant proposal to repeat an experiment that was recently published by another researcher. Which of the following statements best supports the grant proposal?  

    A. Repeating the published work will provide independent confirmation of the results.

    B. Repeating published work with changed variables will extend the previous results.

    C. Funding this important research will benefit science in the long term.

    D. Funding this grant proposal will allow this laboratory to continue to study this topic.

    Answer Explanation

    The statement that best supports the grant proposal is a. Repeating the published work will provide independent confirmation of the results. Independent confirmation of results is an important part of the scientific process. By repeating an experiment that was recently published by another researcher, the researcher writing the grant proposal can provide additional evidence to support or refute the original findings.

    b.Repeating published work with changed variables will extend the previous results, but this is not the main goal of repeating an experiment.

    c.Funding this important research will benefit science in the long term is a general statement that does not specifically support the grant proposal to repeat an experiment.

    d. Funding this grant proposal will allow this laboratory to continue to study this topic is also a general statement that does not specifically support the grant proposal to repeat an experiment.