Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.12 Syllogism and verbal reasoning

16.12.9 Critical reasoning: strengthen, weaken and assumptions in a passage

Split the passage into evidence and conclusion, find the gap between them, and then pick the option that fills the gap (assumption), widens it (weaken) or narrows it (strengthen).

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
  • Standard level
  • 9 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • critical reasoning
  • argument
  • premise
  • conclusion
  • assumption
  • strengthen
  • weaken
  • flaw
  • correlation and causation
  • alternative cause
  • sampling
  • rate vs number
  • paradox
  • resolve
  • main point
  • CSAT

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Common trapsFoundation
  5. Quick revisionFoundation

Read the full note in the app. It is part of the TGPSC MPSO / ASO full course in Medha AI. Free in the app: the first chapter of each topic.

Read the full note in the app Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation questions with answers

All Syllogism and verbal reasoning notes · TGPSC MPSO / ASO syllabus · TGPSC ASO Paper I Mock 1 with answers · Start free

Medha AI writes its own notes and checks them against the sources listed. Medha AI is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to APPSC, TGPSC (formerly TSPSC), MPSC, UPSC or any other commission or government body.