Scope and Qualification in Arguments

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1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The finding is not ___ proof of misconduct; an innocent explanation remains possible.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. necessarily
   2. conceivably
   3. possibly
   4. potentially
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   necessarily

   Not necessarily rejects an obligatory inference without ruling it out.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   There were successes and failures. ___ applicants qualified: at least one did not.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. All
   2. Not all
   3. Every
   4. No
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   Not all

   Not all means at least one failed; it does not mean none qualified.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   Cases without written authorisation are excluded. Complete the statement of this restriction: the exemption applies ___ to cases with written authorisation.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. also
   2. only
   3. even
   4. regardless
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   only

   Only limits the eligible cases to those authorised.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The estimate is accurate ___ the underlying assumptions hold.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. even when not
   2. to the extent that
   3. regardless of whether
   4. despite
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   to the extent that

   To the extent that bounds accuracy by the assumptions.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   ___ ten people objected; ten is permitted by the statement's upper bound.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. More than
   2. No fewer than
   3. No more than
   4. Fewer than
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   No more than

   No more than ten sets an inclusive maximum.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The policy need ___ cause harm; harm is possible but not inevitable.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. not
   2. no
   3. none of
   4. none
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   not

   Need not denies necessity while allowing possibility.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The evidence is ___ consistent with the theory; compatibility is the limit of the claim.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. exclusively
   2. conclusively
   3. merely
   4. uniquely
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   merely

   Merely limits the claim to consistency rather than unique confirmation.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The exception applies to this case ___, excluding every other case.

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   1. too
   2. likewise
   3. alone
   4. also
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   alone

   Alone gives exclusive scope to this case.

9. Question 9 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The measure is effective, ___ only under tightly controlled conditions.

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   1. owing
   2. unless
   3. despite
   4. albeit
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   albeit

   Albeit introduces the reduced concessive qualification.

10. Question 10 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The conclusion is ___ but certain: a small doubt remains.

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    1. everything
    2. all
    3. none
    4. nothing
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    all

    All but certain means almost certain.

11. Question 11 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The permission is revocable; it should not be construed as ___ consent.

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    1. irrevocable
    2. conditional
    3. qualified
    4. provisional
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    irrevocable

    Revocable permission cannot amount to irrevocable consent.

12. Question 12 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The objection is ___ invalid; it fails in every relevant respect.

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    1. not wholly
    2. only partly
    3. wholly
    4. partly
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    wholly

    Wholly matches failure in every relevant respect.

13. Question 13 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    Choose the verb meaning rule out: the report does not ___ the possibility of fraud, although it stops short of making an allegation.

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    1. demonstrate
    2. confirm
    3. preclude
    4. establish
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    preclude

    Not preclude keeps the possibility open without asserting it.

14. Question 14 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The concession is narrow: it extends ___ to the wording, not the substance.

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    1. indiscriminately
    2. unreservedly
    3. solely
    4. broadly
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    solely

    Solely places the exclusive restriction on wording.

15. Question 15 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The reform is beneficial ___ balance, though some groups lose out.

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    1. at
    2. on
    3. in
    4. by
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    on

    On balance gives an overall judgement despite disadvantages.

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