LSAT Practice Test

What does the phrase "Can be' Negated" represent within an argument's context?

1. Conclusion

2. Elimination of possible reasons

3. No other possible explanation

4. Indicates impossibility of negation

The correct answer is: Indicates impossibility of negation

The phrase "Can be Negated" in an argument's context signifies the possibility of refuting or contradicting the statement or claim being made. This implies that the statement is not absolute or definitively true, and there is room for it to be challenged or proven false. Therefore, option D, "Indicates impossibility of negation," is the correct choice as it captures the essence of what the phrase signifies within the context of an argument. Options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect the meaning of the phrase "Can be Negated" within an argument's context. The conclusion is the final statement or claim in an argument and may or may not be negatable. The elimination of possible reasons and the absence of other possible explanations do not directly relate to the concept of negation within an argument.