GMAT Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering the GMAT Verbal section, covering concepts, strategies, and real-world applications.

Reading ComprehensionCritical ReasoningSentence Correction
Argument Structure and Logical FallaciesAdvanced Reading TechniquesAdvanced Grammar and Style
Business CommunicationAcademic and Everyday ReadingPersuasive Writing
Time Management on the Verbal SectionElimination and Smart GuessingActive Engagement with Passages
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Advanced Topics

Argument Structure and Logical Fallacies

Dissecting Arguments

Understanding how arguments are constructed helps you identify their strengths and weaknesses. Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning, and recognizing them is key to mastering Critical Reasoning.

Common Structures

  • Simple (one premise, one conclusion)
  • Complex (multiple premises, intermediate conclusions)

Frequent Fallacies

  • Causal fallacy
  • False analogy
  • Straw man
  • Ad hominem

Why It Matters

Spotting flaws improves your ability to challenge assumptions and make persuasive points in real-life discussions and business proposals.

Examples

  • Identifying a straw man fallacy in a debate about marketing strategies.

  • Noticing an argument assumes causation where only correlation exists.

In a Nutshell

Analyze argument structures and spot reasoning errors.

Key Terms

Logical Fallacy
A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.
Straw Man
Misrepresenting someone’s argument to make it easier to attack.
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