Strengthen

A strengthen question asks for the answer that makes the argument’s conclusion more likely. You are not proving the conclusion, just adding support. The right answer often confirms a key assumption the argument was already relying on.

Example

For "The new policy cut accidents," the fact that "nothing else changed on those roads that year" strengthens the claim.

See also

• Weaken
• Assumption
• Sufficient Assumption

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Last updated October 12, 2026