Sufficient Assumption

STEP 1

Read the Question Stem

Identify as Sufficient Assumption. Look for:

"If assumed, the conclusion follows logically"
"If true, allows the conclusion to be properly drawn"
"If valid, justifies the reasoning"

The question stem is asking you to find an answer choice that makes the conclusion 100% true.

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STEP 2

Stimulus Strategy

Identify Premise(s) & Conclusion
Core argument — simplify Premise and Conclusion
Identify the gap — express in Premise → Conclusion form

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STEP 3
Answer Choice Strategy

                        Hunt Mode → scan for your prediction
Correct answer: P → C  or  /C → /P
If not found → POE (start with answer choice A)

                    

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Right Answer Check

Premise + Answer Choice → you should 100% be able to arrive at the Conclusion.

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⚠ Trap Answer Choices

Wrong direction: Conclusion → Premise
Wrong negation: /Premise → /Conclusion
Strengthens but does not guarantee a conclusion