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The most effective way to critique an unstated assumption in a GMAT AWA essay is to:

A State definitively that the assumption is false and move on.
B Present evidence that directly contradicts the assumption without further elaboration.
C Explain why the assumption might not hold true, and discuss how its invalidity weakens the argument's conclusion.
D Propose an entirely different assumption that the argument should have made instead.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

An effective critique not only identifies an assumption but also analyzes its potential invalidity and clearly explains the impact of that invalidity on the argument's overall soundness and conclusion.

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