In critical reasoning, what does "strengthen the argument" mean?

A Prove the conclusion is true

B Provide additional evidence that makes the conclusion more likely

C Remove all counter-arguments

D Restate the argument in simpler terms

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Strengthening an argument means providing evidence that increases the likelihood of the conclusion being true, not proving it definitively.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In critical reasoning, what does "strengthen the argument" mean?" is Option B: Provide additional evidence that makes the conclusion more likely.

The other options — A) Prove the conclusion is true, C) Remove all counter-arguments, D) Restate the argument in simpler terms — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Strengthening an argument means providing evidence that increases the likelihood of the conclusion being true, not proving it definitively.

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In critical reasoning, what does "strengthen the argument" mean?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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