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Critical Analysis & Reasoning (CARS)
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The CARS passages test your ability to comprehend, analyze, and reason about information from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.
The key skills assessed are critical reading, analysis of an argument's reasoning and evidence, and applying new information from the passage.
Read the passage thoroughly and carefully, taking notes on the main ideas, arguments, and author's perspective. Don't make assumptions beyond what is stated.
Identify the main argument, evidence provided, underlying assumptions, potential counterarguments, and strengths/weaknesses of the reasoning.
Look for descriptive words, analogies, and other stylistic elements that reveal the author's perspective on the topic.
Rephrase difficult sentences or passages in your own words, look for context clues, and break down arguments into components.
Carefully consider the reasoning and evidence presented for each viewpoint. Don't assume one is correct just because it aligns with your beliefs.
The main idea represents the central focus or premise around which the passage is developed. Understanding it is crucial for comprehension.
Practice active reading, questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence objectively, and considering multiple perspectives on an issue.
Questions may ask about the main idea, author's perspective, specific details, strengths/weaknesses of arguments, and applying principles from the passage.