medium · GRE Verbal
A committee member argued: this proposal is the best option because it is superior to every alternative we considered, and we know it is superior because it is the best option among those considered. Which choice most accurately identifies the flaw in the committee member's argument?
- It uses the conclusion that the proposal is best as a premise for establishing that very conclusion.
- It fails to name any of the alternative proposals that were considered.
- It assumes that only one proposal could ultimately be selected by the committee.
- It shifts from describing the committee's opinion to asserting an objective fact.
- It relies on the stated opinion of only one committee member as though that opinion settled a full committee vote.
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