Free Practice Question
CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
The emotional consequences of separation for unmarried 'committed' partners are comparable to those experienced by married couples going through a divorce; in both cases, losing a trusted companion results in significant emotional distress. However, data indicates that individuals who have ended a long-term non-marital relationship are quite likely to enter into another similar relationship.
Which of the following statements best represents a logical inference from the information provided?
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Correct answer marked belowA
Individuals are unlikely to pursue serious relationships after experiencing failure in previous ones.
B
People often view the end of a non-marital relationship as a temporary situation.
C
The emotional toll of divorce is greater than that of losing a close friend.
People's decisions regarding relationships are not solely influenced by the potential for negative emotional outcomes.
Correct
E
Romantic relationships and friendships are perceived and treated in fundamentally different ways.
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The passage discusses the emotional impact of separation on unmarried couples and highlights that despite this impact, individuals are likely to enter into new relationships. This suggests that people do not solely consider the negative…
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MohitaJan 11, 2025
Thank for sharing!
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PochimanJan 11, 2025
Amazing
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MiaDec 3, 2024
this pattern comes up frequently
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SrikanthMar 30, 2024
thanksss
What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.
Common trap
Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.
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Difficulty
605-655
Type
CR