(E) counterirritating for the rest of the group
11. The situation has gotten worse. Unless Elizabeth goes I must go. But she will not to if I stay So we will both have to go.
What is the flaw in the reasoning above?
(A) The first claim, that the situation has gotten worse, is irrelevant.
(B) A possible course of action is overlooked
(C) It is assumed that staying is the same as not going.
(D) The conclusion refers to a possibility that is not explicitly referred to in any of the premises.
(E) Insufficient information is given about the circumstances.
12. Student X: I’m worried about failing the course.
Student Y: Don’t worry. As the professor said, any student who fails to submit a term paper will fail the course. So just make sure that you submit a term paper, and you will not fail the course.
Which one of the following exhibits the same logical flaw as that exhibited in student Y’s remark?
Which one of the following is an assumption on which the author’s argument relies?