Some logical reasoning questions ask you to determine the method the speaker is using when he or she presents the argument.Method-of-argument questions ask you to demonstrate an understanding of how a speaker’s argument is put together. To determine the method of argument, again focus on the conclusion and on the evidence presented.What method does the speaker use to link the two?

Answer question 74 on the basis of the information below.

I know that our rules prohibit members from bringing more than one guest at a time to the club, but I think there should be an exception to the rule on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Members should be allowed to bring multiple guests on those days, since the majority of members use the club facilities on the other four days of the week.

74. The rules restricting the number of guests a member can bring to the club probably are intended to

Answer questions 75 on the basis of the information below.

A recent study on professional football players showed that this new ointment helps relieve joint pain. My mother has arthritis, and I told her she should try it, but she says it probably won’t help her.

75. What argument should the mother use to point out why the ointment probably will not help her arthritis?