UCAT strongest argument questions
The strongest argument answers the question's own aim, is true or evidenced, and is relevant to the policy as stated. An argument can be true and still weak if it misses the aim. Try two below.
Decision Making · Question 1 of 20:00 / 1:03
Should a college provide drinking-water refill points in order to reduce purchases of single-use water bottles? Which is the strongest argument in favour?
Worked answers
1. Should a college provide drinking-water refill points in order to reduce purchases of single-use water bottles? Which is the strongest argument in favour?
Answer: B: Yes. Students who currently buy bottled water say they would refill a bottle if water were available.
- The stated objective is to reduce purchases of single-use water bottles.
- The strongest argument links the proposed policy to that objective with relevant evidence.
2. Should a college provide drinking-water refill points in order to reduce purchases of single-use water bottles? Which is the strongest argument against?
Answer: A: No. Most students already bring enough water from home, so new points would replace very few purchases.
- The stated objective is to reduce purchases of single-use water bottles.
- The strongest objection identifies a specific obstacle to achieving it.
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Three checks, in order
| Check | Reject the option if |
|---|---|
| Aim | It argues about something the question did not ask |
| Yes or No fits | The reason argues for the other side |
| Evidence | It is an opinion, a generalisation or a guess |
Common traps
- Emotional appeals with no link to the aim.
- "Some people" claims with no evidence.
- True statements about a related but different policy.
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