PrepTest 90+, Section 2, Question 22

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Devan has never bothered to be kind to me. Nor has he offered help or companionship. So, since he does not meet any of these basic criteria for friendship, he is my enemy.

Question

Which one of the following exhibits flawed reasoning most similar to the flawed reasoning exhibited in the argument above?

Each officer of this club must be a member of two years standing, or be a committee member, or have special qualifications. Evelyn cannot be an officer, for she has only been a member for one year and is not a committee member.

In order to thrive, this plant needs to be located in a sunny spot and to be watered regularly. So, since this spot is not sunny, and since I did not water this plant regularly, that explains why this plant is not as healthy as it should be.

This book has been widely reviewed and hasn't received even one hostile review. Hence we can conclude that, so far, all the critics have loved this book.

A decision in favor of developing the northern border of the town logically implies that it would be equally acceptable to develop the southern, eastern, or western borders. So, it is possible that at least one of these other borders will also be developed.

If everyone were an author, poet, or academic, then society would come crashing to a halt. But most people are not poets or authors. Nor are there many academics in our society. Therefore, our society will not come crashing to a halt.

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