LSAT Practice Test

Which phrase is indicative of a natural result or consequence in an argument?

1. Shows that

2. Conclusion Indicator

3. As a result

4. Must be that

The correct answer is: As a result

The phrase "As a result" is indicative of a natural result or consequence in an argument because it directly suggests that something happened as a consequence of what was stated before. It implies a cause-and-effect relationship between the premises and the conclusion. This phrase helps to show the logical flow of the argument and indicates that the conclusion naturally follows from the premises provided. In contrast, the other options do not necessarily indicate a natural result or consequence in the same direct and explicit way that "As a result" does: A. "Shows that" can indicate evidence or support for a claim but does not necessarily indicate a natural consequence. B. "Conclusion Indicator" refers to words or phrases that signal the author's main point but do not specifically denote a natural result or consequence. D. "Must be that" implies a sense of necessity or certainty but does not explicitly indicate a natural result or consequence as "As a result" does.