LSAT Practice Test

When a statement refers to "Common Argument Structure E: Something did not occur in a particular way," what is a possible warning for the argument?

1. Eliminate other possible reasons

2. No other possible explanation

3. Give another possible way for the event to have occurred

4. The event could not have happened for any other reason

The correct answer is: Eliminate other possible reasons

When a statement refers to "Common Argument Structure E: Something did not occur in a particular way," a possible warning for the argument is to eliminate other possible reasons. This is crucial because just because one explanation is ruled out does not automatically mean the remaining explanation is true. It is essential to consider and eliminate all other potential reasons before confidently concluding the argument. This is why Choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D do not capture the essence of the warning as effectively as Choice A. It is not about solely having no other possible explanation or providing another way for the event to have occurred or stating that the event could not have happened for any other reason. The focus is on methodically eliminating other possible reasons to ensure the argument's validity.