Unit 4 · Strengthening Arguments

Chess Coach Prediction — Strengthen the Argument

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Here is a deceptively tricky strengthening question — the coach is recommending a physical activity (running or tennis) to improve performance in a mental sport (chess). To find the correct support you need to ask: "What does chess actually need?" Once you identify that chess needs concentration, the answer becomes obvious.

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0:00Introduction
0:21Question
0:54Strategy
1:27Step 1: The coach's advice and the gap
1:50Step 2: What chess actually needs
2:15Step 3: Why Option B wins
3:02Correct answer

Question

The school chess coach has told the team that if they want to do well in chess competitions, they should go running or play tennis every day.

Which one of these statements, if true, best supports the coach's claim?

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