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Argument: 'Every item in this consignment was checked by the packing supervisor before it left the works. So every item in the consignment carries the supervisor's initials.' Which of the following, if added to the argument, would make its conclusion follow logically?

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  • ASome of the items the packing supervisor checks carry her initials
  • BThe packing supervisor puts her initials on every item she checks
  • CEvery item that carries the supervisor's initials was checked by her
  • DNo item leaves the works without being checked by someone

Step-by-Step Solution

The premise gives us 'checked by her' for every item; the conclusion needs 'carries her initials'. Only a bridge running from checking to initialling in every case closes that gap, and the correct option supplies exactly that. 'Some' is too weak to cover every item, the third option runs the bridge the wrong way, and the fourth adds nothing about initials at all.
Answer: B) The packing supervisor puts her initials on every item she checks

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