GMAT · Verbalability · Critical Reasoning — Argument Parts

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Conclusion

   Right

   The main claim of the argument

2. Left

   Premise

   Right

   Evidence supporting the conclusion

3. Left

   Assumption

   Right

   Unstated belief required for the argument

4. Left

   Weaken

   Right

   Question that introduces flaw or counter

5. Left

   Strengthen

   Right

   Question that adds support

6. Left

   Inference

   Right

   Must-be-true based on the passage

Instructions

Match each CR term to its definition.