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If an "Analyze an Argument" task asks what kind of evidence would strengthen the author's conclusion, what should your focus be?

A Evidence that directly contradicts the author's main claim.
B Evidence that points out flaws in the author's reasoning.
C Evidence that addresses an unstated assumption or provides additional support for a weak premise.
D Evidence that merely restates the author's original premises.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

To strengthen an argument, one should propose evidence that either validates the author's key unstated assumptions or provides new, relevant support for the premises, thereby making the conclusion more robust.

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