Determine which fallacy, if any, is committed in the following arguments.
-My major advisor claims that I will do better on the LSAT if I take some of the practice exams available in the library. As a result, I probably should take some practice exams.
A) begging the question
B) appeal to ignorance
C) appeal to illegitimate authority
D) ad hominem
E) strawman
F) red herring
G) no fallacy committed

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The argument does not commit a fallacy. It is reasonable to suggest that taking practice exams could improve performance on the LSAT, and the advice comes from a major advisor, who is likely to be knowledgeable about such matters.

Determine Which Fallacy, If Any, Is Committed in the Following