Principle JustifyDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: If you borrow something, you have to give it back on time as long as it's easy to do and the owner didn't say you could keep it longer.
Reasoning: The principle establishes two conditions (not difficult to return, and no permission for lateness) that trigger the obligation to return a borrowed item on time.
Analysis: This is a principle application task, so we need a scenario where the 'if' conditions are met to trigger the 'then' result. We are looking for a story where someone borrowed an item, it is easy to return, and they don't have permission to be late; the conclusion must then be that they *should* return it. Be wary of answer choices that try to conclude someone *doesn't* have to return something, as the principle only gives us a rule for when they *should*. The correct answer will perfectly mirror the sufficient conditions provided in the stimulus.
Reasoning: The principle establishes two conditions (not difficult to return, and no permission for lateness) that trigger the obligation to return a borrowed item on time.
Analysis: This is a principle application task, so we need a scenario where the 'if' conditions are met to trigger the 'then' result. We are looking for a story where someone borrowed an item, it is easy to return, and they don't have permission to be late; the conclusion must then be that they *should* return it. Be wary of answer choices that try to conclude someone *doesn't* have to return something, as the principle only gives us a rule for when they *should*. The correct answer will perfectly mirror the sufficient conditions provided in the stimulus.
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Unlock Full Passage10.The principle stated above most helps to justify the reasoning in which one of the following arguments?
Correct Answer
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Oliver borrowed the guitar, promised to return it today, it would be easy to do so, and Madeline has not given permission to return it late. This matches the principle’s sufficient conditions and justifies the conclusion that he should return it today.
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