| Critical Reasoning Butler: August 2025 |
| August 26 | CR 1 | CR 2 |
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CR 1 The spread of Avian flu from animals to humans has been welldocumented, but less understood is the mechanism by which it is spread from one bird species to another.
In order to avoid a worldwide epidemic of Avian flu, scientists must make that study a first priority. To solely tackle the human dimension of this possible pandemic is to miss half of the problem: its spread from one hemisphere to another.
The bolded phrase plays which of the following roles in the argument above?
(A) The bolded phrase states a premise of the argument.
(B) The bolded phrase contradicts the author’s main point.
(C) The bolded phrase makes a statement that the author is about to contradict.
(D) The bolded phrase states the author’s conclusion.
(E) The bolded phrase states an assumption the author is making.
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CR 2 A fashion designer’s fall line for women utilizing new soft fabrics broke all sales records last year. To capitalize on her success, the designer plans to launch a line of clothing for men this year that makes use of the same new soft fabrics.
The designer’s plan assumes that
(A) other designers are not planning to introduce new lines for men utilizing the same soft fabrics
(B) men will be as interested in the new soft fabrics as women were the year before
(C) the designer will have time to develop new lines for both men and women
(D) the line for men will be considered innovative and daring because of its use of fabrics
(E) women who bought the new line last year will continue to buy it this year