Critical Reasoning: Conclusion Strengthening Questions
The sport of tennis develops muscular strength, sharpens coordination, and provides good cardiovascular exercise. However, it can strain joints especially in the knee, elbow and wrist area. Despite this drawback, tennis should be played by anyone attracted to it because of its possible benefits to physical health.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the author's conclusion?
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice neither supports nor weakens the conclusion because the argument does not involve the facilities used in the sport of tennis. Focus on the conclusion, and search for a statement that strengthens it.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice neither supports nor weakens the conclusion because the argument does not involve the financial aspect of the sport of tennis. Focus on the conclusion, and search for a statement that strengthens it.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice weakens the conclusion whereas you are required to find a statement that supports it. The conclusion recommends the playing of tennis so emphasizing its negative effects will not get you to the right answer.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice neither supports nor weakens the conclusion because the argument does not involve the aspect of the popularity of the sport of tennis. Focus on the conclusion, and search for a statement that strengthens it.
Good work!
[[snippet]]The argument presents tennis in a positive light, but not without telling us about one of its drawbacks - straining the joints. By providing solutions to this drawback, this answer choice supports the conclusion that tennis should be played by anyone who wants to play it.
