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How to identify which statement weakens the Author's arguement

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How to identify which statement weakens the Author's arguement [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2020, 00:57
I read the passage thoroughly, but I didn't understand what the question actually meant. Do I need to find a statement which is false or what? What does "weaken the argument" actually means? And what approach do we take to find the correct answer?
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Re: How to identify which statement weakens the Author's arguement [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2020, 02:49
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Hi ayushsaxena04

To get a good idea about such topic, go through the following chapter:

Powerscore CR Bible -> Chapter Six: Weaken Questions

Additionally, have a look at the following by nightblade:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-to-impro ... l#p2123153

https://gmatclub.com/forum/mod-nightbla ... l#p2272709
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Re: How to identify which statement weakens the Author's arguement [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2020, 03:02
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Usually, though not always, the answer will be a statement that denies or weakens the assumption of the argument. Not always but that’s the best/usual way GMAT deals with weaken questions.

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Re: How to identify which statement weakens the Author's arguement [#permalink] New post   06 Jan 2020, 06:08
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