try this: In the years since the city of London imposed strict air-pollution regulations on local industry, the number of bird species seen in and around London has increased dramatically. Similar air-pollution rules should be imposed in other major cities. Each of the following is an assumption made in the argument above EXCEPT: (A) In most major cities, air-pollution problems are caused almost entirely by local industry. (B) Air-pollution regulations on industry have a significant impact on the quality of the air. (C) The air-pollution problems of other major cities are basically similar to those once suffered by London. (D) An increase in the number of bird species in and around a city is desirable.(A) (E) The increased sightings of bird species in and around London reflect an actual increase in the number of species in the area.
a. 'almost' is too extreme. nothing mentioned of such. b. supported by 1st sentence c. supported by last sentence d. supported by last sentence e. supported by 1st sentence
a. 'almost' is too extreme. nothing mentioned of such. b. supported by 1st sentence c. supported by last sentence d. supported by last sentence e. supported by 1st sentence
i'll therefore choose option A.
perfect. right on target. the answer should have something like (most, almost entirely, too much extreme) which we usually use to eliminate the choice in finding correct assumption. A is the answer.
Below is an excerpt from a letter that was sent by the chairman of a corporation to the stockholders. A number of charges have been raised against me, some serious, some trivial. Individuals seeking to control the corporation for their own purposes have demanded my resignation. Remember that no court of law in any state has found me guilty of any criminal offense whatsoever. In the American tradition, as you know, an individual is considered innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore, as the corporation's unbroken six-year record of growth will show, my conduct of my official duties as chairman has only helped enhance the success of the corporation, and so benefited every stockholder. Which of the following can be properly inferred from the excerpt? (A) The chairman believes that all those who have demanded his resignation are motivated by desire to control the corporation for their own purposes. (B) Any misdeeds that the chairman may have committed were motivated by his desire to enhance the success of the corporation. (C) The chairman is innocent of any criminal offense. (D) The corporation has expanded steadily over the past six years. (E) Any legal proceedings against the chairman have resulted in his acquittal.
Below is an excerpt from a letter that was sent by the chairman of a corporation to the stockholders. A number of charges have been raised against me, some serious, some trivial. Individuals seeking to control the corporation for their own purposes have demanded my resignation. Remember that no court of law in any state has found me guilty of any criminal offense whatsoever.
I will go with option D as this is very evident from the passage.
Below is an excerpt from a letter that was sent by the chairman of a corporation to the stockholders. A number of charges have been raised against me, some serious, some trivial. Individuals seeking to control the corporation for their own purposes have demanded my resignation. Remember that no court of law in any state has found me guilty of any criminal offense whatsoever. In the American tradition, as you know, an individual is considered innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore, as the corporations unbroken six-year record of growth will show, my conduct of my official duties as chairman has only helped enhance the success of the corporation, and so benefited every stockholder. Which of the following can be properly inferred from the excerpt? (A) The chairman believes that all those who have demanded his resignation are motivated by desire to control the corporation for their own purposes. (B) Any misdeeds that the chairman may have committed were motivated by his desire to enhance the success of the corporation. (C) The chairman is innocent of any criminal offense. (D) The corporation has expanded steadily over the past six years. (E) Any legal proceedings against the chairman have resulted in his acquittal.
I will go with option (E)....rest all are given in the excerpt.
Hey folks, needed a little help on these 2 questions...
A: Sven: Trade unions are traditionally regarded by governments and economists as restraints of trade, working against the complete freedom of the economy, but I believe that unions are indispensable since they are often the worker's only protection against exploitation. Ravi: I don't agree. The exploitation of the workers and their work is a normal part of ordinary trade just like the exploitation of natural or other material resources. Sven and Ravi will not be able to resolve their disagreement logically unless they (A) define a key term (B) rely on the opinions of established authorities (C) question an unproved premise (D) present supporting data (E) distinguish fact from opinion
B: Aristotle wrote that a tyrant would be well advised to put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are more tolerant of unjust treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-rearing and pious. Moreover as most subjects believe that even the gods are on the side of the ruler, the subjects are less apt to move against him. Which one of the following is an assumption on which Aristotle's argument depends? (A) The subjects of tyrannical rulers typically believe that there is a power other than the mortal. (B) A tyrant cannot rule unless he has divine power on his side. (C) The subjects of tyrannical rulers can rarely be fooled by appearances. (D) Tyrants who are devoted to religion will not treat their subjects unjustly. (E) For a tyrant, the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion is a more effective means of ruling than unjust treatment.
Hey folks, needed a little help on these 2 questions...
A: Sven: Trade unions are traditionally regarded by governments and economists as restraints of trade, working against the complete freedom of the economy, but I believe that unions are indispensable since they are often the workers only protection against exploitation. Ravi: I dont agree. The exploitation of the workers and their work is a normal part of ordinary trade just like the exploitation of natural or other material resources. Sven and Ravi will not be able to resolve their disagreement logically unless they (A) define a key term (B) rely on the opinions of established authorities (C) question an unproved premise (D) present supporting data (E) distinguish fact from opinion
B: Aristotle wrote that a tyrant would be well advised to put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are more tolerant of unjust treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-rearing and pious. Moreover as most subjects believe that even the gods are on the side of the ruler, the subjects are less apt to move against him. Which one of the following is an assumption on which Aristotles argument depends? (A) The subjects of tyrannical rulers typically believe that there is a power other than the mortal. (B) A tyrant cannot rule unless he has divine power on his side. (C) The subjects of tyrannical rulers can rarely be fooled by appearances. (D) Tyrants who are devoted to religion will not treat their subjects unjustly. (E) For a tyrant, the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion is a more effective means of ruling than unjust treatment.
Hey folks, needed a little help on these 2 questions...
A: Sven: Trade unions are traditionally regarded by governments and economists as restraints of trade, working against the complete freedom of the economy, but I believe that unions are indispensable since they are often the workers only protection against exploitation. Ravi: I dont agree. The exploitation of the workers and their work is a normal part of ordinary trade just like the exploitation of natural or other material resources. Sven and Ravi will not be able to resolve their disagreement logically unless they (A) define a key term (B) rely on the opinions of established authorities (C) question an unproved premise (D) present supporting data (E) distinguish fact from opinion
B: Aristotle wrote that a tyrant would be well advised to put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are more tolerant of unjust treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-rearing and pious. Moreover as most subjects believe that even the gods are on the side of the ruler, the subjects are less apt to move against him. Which one of the following is an assumption on which Aristotles argument depends? (A) The subjects of tyrannical rulers typically believe that there is a power other than the mortal. (B) A tyrant cannot rule unless he has divine power on his side. (C) The subjects of tyrannical rulers can rarely be fooled by appearances. (D) Tyrants who are devoted to religion will not treat their subjects unjustly. (E) For a tyrant, the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion is a more effective means of ruling than unjust treatment.
Response: 1. A - Key term "Exploitation" should be defined. They seem to have different opinions about exploitation. 2. B - Arguments suggests that Aristotle believes that "If the tyrant pretends to be god fearing - he can better rule the subjects giving x,y reason that the subjects will not go against him". All this is based on an assumption that the subjects believe in GOD (the power referred).
Response: 2. B - Arguments suggests that Aristotle believes that "If the tyrant pretends to be god fearing - he can better rule the subjects giving x,y reason that the subjects will not go against him". All this is based on an assumption that the subjects believe in GOD (the power referred).
1.All savings accounts are interest-bearing accounts. The interest from some interest-bearing accounts is tax-free, so there must be some savings accounts that have tax-free interest. Which one of the following arguments is flawed in a way most similar to the way in which the passage is flawed? (A) All artists are intellectuals. Some great photographers are artists. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (B) All great photographers are artists. All artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (C) All great photographers are artists. Some artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers are intellectuals. (D) All great photographers are artists. Some great photographers are intellectuals. Therefore, some artists must be intellectuals. (E) All great photographers are artists. No artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must not be intellectuals.
2. If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.
3.If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.
1.All savings accounts are interest-bearing accounts. The interest from some interest-bearing accounts is tax-free, so there must be some savings accounts that have tax-free interest. Which one of the following arguments is flawed in a way most similar to the way in which the passage is flawed? (A) All artists are intellectuals. Some great photographers are artists. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (B) All great photographers are artists. All artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (C) All great photographers are artists. Some artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers are intellectuals. (D) All great photographers are artists. Some great photographers are intellectuals. Therefore, some artists must be intellectuals. (E) All great photographers are artists. No artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must not be intellectuals.
2. If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.
BEST choices: 1. C: Argument : Premise 1: Savings -> subset of --> Interest Bearing a/c; Premise 2: some Interest Bearing a/c's interest is tax free (not necessarily the part that has savings) hence the conclusion is flawed : as there can be no savings a/c interest free assumption : All the savings are part of the some tax free interest bearing(flawed) same line of flawed reasoning is seen in C
2. D Argument: Biologist's premise: the forest continues to disappear at its present pace Biologist's conclusion: the koala will approach extinction Politician's premise: stop deforestation Politician's conclusion: koala saved D says it correct: Deforestation is slowed(not at the same pace) and the koala survives : Inline with the Biologist. Slowed is not stopping hence not inline with the politician's claim.
1.All savings accounts are interest-bearing accounts. The interest from some interest-bearing accounts is tax-free, so there must be some savings accounts that have tax-free interest. Which one of the following arguments is flawed in a way most similar to the way in which the passage is flawed? (A) All artists are intellectuals. Some great photographers are artists. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (B) All great photographers are artists. All artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (C) All great photographers are artists. Some artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers are intellectuals. (D) All great photographers are artists. Some great photographers are intellectuals. Therefore, some artists must be intellectuals. (E) All great photographers are artists. No artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must not be intellectuals.
2. If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.
3.If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.
1.All savings accounts are interest-bearing accounts. The interest from some interest-bearing accounts is tax-free, so there must be some savings accounts that have tax-free interest. Which one of the following arguments is flawed in a way most similar to the way in which the passage is flawed? (A) All artists are intellectuals. Some great photographers are artists. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (B) All great photographers are artists. All artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must be intellectuals. (C) All great photographers are artists. Some artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers are intellectuals. (D) All great photographers are artists. Some great photographers are intellectuals. Therefore, some artists must be intellectuals. (E) All great photographers are artists. No artists are intellectuals. Therefore, some great photographers must not be intellectuals.
2. If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.
3.If the forest continues to disappear at its present pace, the koala will approach extinction, said the biologist. So all that is needed to save the koala is to stop deforestation, said the politician. Which one of the following statements is consistent with the biologists claim but not with the politicians claim? (A) Deforestation continues and the koala becomes extinct. (B) Deforestation is stopped and the koala becomes extinct. (C) Reforestation begins and the koala survives. (D) Deforestation is slowed and the koala survives. (E) Deforestation is slowed and the koala approaches extinction.