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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
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When individuals depend on government aid for extended periods, they may lose the necessary skills to secure employment. Consequently, experts suggest that these individuals should engage in at least a few hours of paid work each week. To qualify for government assistance, individuals must not have been employed in the previous year. Based on these statements, which of the following conclusions can be drawn? A) Government policies regarding assistance hinder efforts to help individuals find jobs. B) Enrolling individuals on assistance in a mandatory full-time job program is the sole solution to the issue of skill degradation. C) By working a paid job for a few hours each week, individuals can manage their living expenses. D) Individuals on assistance will not need to work regularly due to the future rise of automation. E) Individuals cannot rely solely on government assistance for their survival.
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Correct answer marked belowIndividuals cannot rely solely on government assistance for their survival.
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B
Enrolling individuals on assistance in a mandatory full-time job program is the sole solution to the issue of skill degradation.
C
By working a paid job for a few hours each week, individuals can manage their living expenses.
D
Government policies regarding assistance hinder efforts to help individuals find jobs.
E
Individuals on assistance will not need to work regularly due to the future rise of automation.
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The statements indicate that individuals who rely on government aid for long periods may lose their job skills, and experts recommend they engage in paid work to maintain these skills. The conclusion that aligns with this is that…
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got this wrong on my practice
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.
Common trap
Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.
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605-655
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CR