Flaw EXCEPT

[est15]

Hi, this is not really for a specific PrepTest question, but it's about the general question type for PrepTest 27, Section 1, #25. I was wondering how to approach questions that are worded "the argument is flawed because it overlooks each of the following possibilities EXCEPT:" or something along similar lines. When I am trying to find the right answer for these Flaw EXCEPT questions, should it be (1) something that the author didn't overlook or (2) something that the author overlooked but still doesn't make the argument flawed?

Thanks!

[KelseyWoods]

Hi est15,

Good question! I would say that the correct answer could be EITHER something the author didn't overlook OR something the author overlooked but does not make the argument flawed. However, I suspect that most of the correct answers would fall into the latter category so that all of the answer choices would be possibilities the author overlooked and you have to pick the one oversight which does not make the argument flawed.

In the question you mention, answer choice (B) is correct because overlooking that candidates may pretend to have hobbies when asked is not a flaw in his conclusion. If he had mentioned that candidates might pretend to have hobbies, that would go along with his conclusion.

Hope this helps!

Best,
Kelsey