Identify an Assumption (GMAT Focus Edition - Verbal Reasoning Content and Tactics)

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Question Logistics
- Likely the Least Frequently Occurring Question Type
- Approximately Ten of the Questions in 36 Question Verbal Section
- Usually About 80% Argument Tasks and About 20% Inference Tasks
Strategic Best Practices
- Assume 2 min per Question Average
- Maximum 3 min for Any Question
- Note Task of Question Before Engaging Prompt
- Limit to Single Prompt Reread Before Eliminating Choices for Common Wrong Answers & Guessing
- Always Take Targeted Notes to Proactively Address Specific Question Task
- Primary Question Format to Guess and Skip if Behind Pace After Question 12 or Question 24
Recognizing Identify an Assumption Tasks
- Identify Reference to an Argument or Recommendation in Question Stem
- Note Task Words Such as “Assumption” “Assumes” “Depends”
- Beware of Considering Assumption Tasks as Equivalent to Strengthen
Strategic Implications
- Requires Close Consideration of the Details of the Argument
- Recognize that “Extremes” Can be Necessary Assumptions
- Attempt to Categorically Identify the Type of Argument to Broadly Predict Possible Assumptions
- Consider Using the Negation Test if Down to Two or Three Possible Answer Choices
- Some Wrong Answers Go Too Far About What is Necessary
- Eliminate More Quickly if a Choice Closely Matches Prediction
Identifying Assumptions in an Argument
- Try to Predict Specifically Based on the Type of Argument What Must be True to Reasonably Believe Conclusion Based on Given Premise
- Properly Categorizing an Argument Helps to Focus on Details that May Indicate Otherwise Overlooked Leaps in Logic
Analogy | A = B
- Assumption - Items in argument are comparable in relevant ways
Representation
- Assumption - Evidentiary sample is representative of the larger whole
Data and Evidence Interpretation
- Assumption - No other reasonable interpretation of data or evidence
Causality | A implies B
- Assumption - No other possible causes or outcomes, and that the circumstance is not merely a coincidence
Plan or Recommendation
- Assumption - Execution and approach will work
Negation Test for Assumptions
Step 1
- Work Problem as Normal Reaching Two or Three Options by Eliminating Choices Against Proactively Predicted Assumption
Step 2
- Take a Remaining Answer Choice and Negate its Impact by Adding or Removing Word “Not” or by Applying a Technically Opposite Quantity
Step 3
- Apply Negated Information from Choice to Determine Impact of Negation on Viability of the Conclusion
Step 4
- If Nothing Changes in Argument or Argument Strengthens Upon Negation of Choice  Eliminate as Not Necessary for Conclusion
- If Argument Fails Upon Applying Negation of the Choice  Select as Negated Fail Indicating that Affirmative is Necessary for Conclusion
Identify an Assumption Task Checklist
Step 1
- Note an Identify an Assumption Task by Recognizing Key Indicator Terms and the Presence of an Argument with a Main Conclusion
Step 2
- Read Prompt as Written Paying Close Attention to Type of Information Provided in Premise and Note Explicit Conclusion
Step 3
- If Common Argument Identified - More Specifically Predict What a Categorical Assumption in the Argument may be Based on Premise
- If No Common Argument Identified - Use Generic Prediction “Find What Must be True to Believe Conclusion that...”
Step 4
- Eliminate Choices Against Prediction Using Common Wrong Answer Reasons and Apply Negation Test as Needed for Final 2-3 Options
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Critical Reasonings
3:09 Argumentation Equation
4:31 Common Argument Assumptions
5:35 Identify an Assumption Tasks
8:52 Negation Test for Assumptions
10:29 Technical Quantities
16:36 Identify an Assumption Task Checklist
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Critical Reasonings
3:09 Argumentation Equation
4:31 Common Argument Assumptions
5:35 Identify an Assumption Tasks
8:52 Negation Test for Assumptions
10:29 Technical Quantities
16:36 Identify an Assumption Task Checklist

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