Unit 4 · Strengthening Arguments

Dylan's Fitness Plan — Strengthen the Argument

Lesson 3 of 14

Premium

About this lesson

Dylan runs to get fitter. His friend Angela tells him he should also swim if he wants to strengthen his whole body. Which statement best supports that advice? This is a very clean strengthening question — the goal is explicit (whole-body strength), and only one option explains why swimming achieves that goal. The others offer benefits of swimming that have nothing to do with strength.

Chapters

0:00Introduction
0:21The Question
1:02Strategy
1:35Step 1: Angela's claim and the goal
2:00Step 2: Reject the wrong benefits
2:34Step 3: Why Option A wins & Final Answer

Question

Dylan was keen to get fitter and stronger so he took up running. His friend Angela said to him: "If you want to strengthen your whole body, you should take up swimming as well as running."

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

Free account · OC

Take your OC prep further

  • Sample questions & worked solutions across core OC topics
  • Digital exam simulator with interactive practice sets
  • Personalised progress tracking across all your devices
Create free account

Already have an account? Log in here

No payment required. Compare OC plans

0 of 14 lessons completed

0%

Give Your Child the Best Chance at OC Entry

Join NSW families preparing their children for the Opportunity Class Placement Test with the most realistic online OC practice tests available. First tests free—no credit card required.

Claim Your Free OC Practice Tests