Parallel ReasoningDiff: Hardest

Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: We know for sure that some lamps are high quality because most big brands are sold at a shop that only carries high-quality items.

Conclusion: It is certain that some halogen lamps are well crafted.

Reasoning: Most major manufacturers have their halogen lamps on display at a specific store, and every item at that store is well crafted.

Analysis: To parallel this reasoning, we need to match the logical flow: Most of Group A (major manufacturers) are in Category B (on display at the store). Everything in Category B is also in Category C (well crafted). Therefore, some of Group A are in Category C. It’s a classic 'Most + All = Some' deduction. Look for an answer choice that moves from a majority to a universal rule to prove that at least a few things have a specific characteristic.

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Which one of the following arguments is most similar in its reasoning to the argument above?

Correct Answer
B
B mirrors the structure: Melinda has written some sonnets (some sonnets are things Melinda writes); all things Melinda writes are disturbing; therefore at least a few sonnets are disturbing. Same quantifier pattern as the stimulus.
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