can you explain why is the bold answer correct for the first question. There is no relevance between how many plague outbreaks happened in 1100 s when the year is already mentioned as 1148.
Well it is relevant.
If there was no other outbreak that happened in 1148, then we can pin point that this particular epidemic is the one that disrupted the completion of Codex Berinensis by previous 3 copysts. Making the fourth one to complete it. So it supports the argument.
Note: The author argues: "Codex Berinensis was probably produced in that year." We must take note of the level of certainty he's trying to establish, which is not definite in this case.
If there was no other outbreak that happened in 1148, then we can pin point that this particular epidemic is the one that disrupted the completion of Codex Berinensis by previous 3 copysts. Making the fourth one to complete it. So it supports the argument.
Note: The author argues: "Codex Berinensis was probably produced in that year." We must take note of the level of certainty he's trying to establish, which is not definite in this case.
Johnson is on firm ground when he asserts that the early editors of Dickinson's poetry often distorted her intentions. Yet Johnson's own, more faithful, text is still guilty of its own forms of distortion. To standardize Dickinson's often indecipherable handwritten punctuation by the use of the dash is to render permanent a casual mode of poetic phrasing that Dickinson surely never expected to see in print. It implies that Dickinson chose the dash as her typical mark of punctuation when, in fact, she apparently never made any definitive choice at all. Which of the following best summarizes the author's main point?
(A) Although Johnson is right in criticizing Dickinson's early editors for their distortion of her work, his own text is guilty of equally serious distortions. (B) Johnson's use of the dash in his text of Dickinson's poetry misleads readers about the poet's intentions. (C) Because Dickinson never expected her poetry to be published, virtually any attempt at editing it must run counter to her intentions. (D) Although Johnson's attempt to produce a more faithful text of Dickinson's poetry is well-meaning, his study of the material lacks sufficient thoroughness. (E) Dickinson's editors, including Johnson, have failed to deal adequately with the problem of deciphering Dickinson's handwritten manuscripts.
I am pretty sure the answer as given in the solutions is wrong!! can someone validate my thot process on this question? its qn. 5 from 1000 CR's thanx!
some one please reply to my question..it looks so confusing!!
Johnson is on firm ground when he asserts that the early editors of Dickinsons poetry often distorted her intentions. Yet Johnsons own, more faithful, text is still guilty of its own forms of distortion. To standardize Dickinsons often indecipherable handwritten punctuation by the use of the dash is to render permanent a casual mode of poetic phrasing that Dickinson surely never expected to see in print. It implies that Dickinson chose the dash as her typical mark of punctuation when, in fact, she apparently never made any definitive choice at all. Which of the following best summarizes the authors main point?
(A) Although Johnson is right in criticizing Dickinsons early editors for their distortion of her work, his own text is guilty of equally serious distortions. (B) Johnsons use of the dash in his text of Dickinsons poetry misleads readers about the poets intentions. (C) Because Dickinson never expected her poetry to be published, virtually any attempt at editing it must run counter to her intentions. (D) Although Johnsons attempt to produce a more faithful text of Dickinsons poetry is well-meaning, his study of the material lacks sufficient thoroughness. (E) Dickinsons editors, including Johnson, have failed to deal adequately with the problem of deciphering Dickinsons handwritten manuscripts.
I am pretty sure the answer as given in the solutions is wrong!! can someone validate my thot process on this question? its qn. 5 from 1000 CR's thanx!
Current farm policy is institutionalized penalization of consumers. It increases food prices for middle- and low-income families and costs the taxpayer billions of dollars a year. Which of the following statements, if true, would provide support for the author's claims above? I. Farm subsidies amount to roughly $20 billion a year in federal payouts and $12 billion more in higher food prices. II. According to a study by the Department of Agriculture, each $1 of benefits provided to farmers for ethanol production costs consumers and taxpayers $4. III. The average full-time farmers have an average net worth of over $300,000. (A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and II only (E) I, II, and III
Current farm policy is institutionalized penalization of consumers. It increases food prices for middle- and low-income families and costs the taxpayer billions of dollars a year. Which of the following statements, if true, would provide support for the authors claims above? I. Farm subsidies amount to roughly $20 billion a year in federal payouts and $12 billion more in higher food prices. II. According to a study by the Department of Agriculture, each $1 of benefits provided to farmers for ethanol production costs consumers and taxpayers $4. III. The average full-time farmers have an average net worth of over $300,000. (A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and II only (E) I, II, and III
I am not sure about this !! Help!
This seems to be a bit tough. Anyways , my take on it: Author talks about a farm policy that increases food prices. I - $12b in higher food prices - Supports. II- This does not talk about higher food prices - irrelevant III - We are only talking about burden on consumers due to high prices - irrelevant.
Current farm policy is institutionalized penalization of consumers. It increases food prices for middle- and low-income families and costs the taxpayer billions of dollars a year. Which of the following statements, if true, would provide support for the author's claims above? I. Farm subsidies amount to roughly $20 billion a year in federal payouts and $12 billion more in higher food prices. II. According to a study by the Department of Agriculture, each $1 of benefits provided to farmers for ethanol production costs consumers and taxpayers $4. III. The average full-time farmers have an average net worth of over $300,000. (A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and II only (E) I, II, and III
I am not sure about this !! Help!
Tough 1 indeed. Cudnt make head or tail about it on first read.
Statement 1: Supports. Statement 2: Agreed that consumers are affected by the high prices imposed on them, but we cant say that the net effect amounts up to be in scales of billions of $s Statement 3: Indicates nothing.
Tough 1 indeed. Cudnt make head or tail about it on first read.
Statement 1: Supports. Statement 2: Agreed that consumers are affected by the high prices imposed on them, but we cant say that the net effect amounts up to be in scales of billions of $s Statement 3: Indicates nothing.
I go with option A)
the OA is D. i can figure out how now ( that's a typical trait dat i figure it out after knowing the answers and not before it :(:() I talks about how subsidy and higher food prices affect farmers and II talks about how taxayers have to shell out 4 times the amount for benefits that are given to farmers.
Ostrich meat,which is low in fat and cholesterol,is becoming popular in the united states among dieters and those concerned with health. However,ostriches are an endangered species. If the popularity of ostrich meat continues to grow at the present rate ,ostriches will inevitably become extinct. Which of the following ,if true most seriously weakens the argument above? A. Ostrich meat is not any healthier than lean beef,which is available everywhere and less expensive. B. Ostrich meat is considered by many to be a gourmet food,suitable only for special occasions. C. Concerns about avian flu,although spurious,have caused many consumers to avoid ostrich meat. D. An increased demand for ostrich meat will lead to increased ostrich farming ,thus increasing the number of ostriches. E. Ostriches are killed more frequently for their feathers for the making of leather than they are for meat.
Sales of a new chocolate bar were considerably boosted recently by an advertisement that featured a classic rock song. The candy manufacturer's decision to also use classic rock songs in commercials for its older and more popular products, in the hopes of boosting profits, is NOT based on the assumption that ___________________.
A. thanks to the new advertising strategy, all of the company's older products will sell at least as well as the new chocolate bar. B. sales of a particular product can be increased by a memorable or catchy advertisement campaign. C. use of classic rock songs will be more commercially effective than the advertising techniques currently used by the company for its older products D. the majority of customers who buy one kind of candy bar from the company will not stop buying other candy bars made by the same company. E. the licensing costs associated with using classic rock songs in commercials will be substantially offset by the increased profits resulting from those commercials.
Something must be done to ease traffic congestion. In traditional small towns, people used to work and shop in the same town in which they lived; but now that stores and workplaces are located far away from residential areas, people cannot avoid traveling long distances each day. Traffic congestion is so heavy on all roads that, even on major highways where the maximum speed limit is 55 miles per hour, the actual speed averages only 35 miles per hour. So new businesses should be encouraged to locate closer to where their workers would live.The two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) Background that the argument depends on and conclusion that can be drawn from the argument. (B) Part of evidence that the argument includes, and inference that can be drawn from this passage. (C) Pre-evidence that the argument depends on and part of evidence that supports the conclusion. (D) Background that argument depends on and part of evidence that supports the conclusion. (E) Pre-evidence that argument includes and a method that helps to supports that conclusion.
Ostrich meat,which is low in fat and cholesterol,is becoming popular in the united states among dieters and those concerned with health. However,ostriches are an endangered species. If the popularity of ostrich meat continues to grow at the present rate ,ostriches will inevitably become extinct. Which of the following ,if true most seriously weakens the argument above? . E. Ostriches are killed more frequently for their feathers for the making of leather than they are for meat. very classical question here the cause in the stem question is attacked thus proving popularity of ostriches getting killed is not due to meat but due to feathers. OAs are in bold!!
Totally disagree with this OA.......How is this answer weakening the conclusion in any way? Can u cite the source of this question and OA please.
The stem states that ostrich meat is becoming increasingly popular and conclusion is that due to this popularity, Ostriches will become extinct.
The correct answer must show that even if ostriches become more popular, they will NOT become extinct.
According to D an increase in the number of ostriches (due to farming etc)means even if ostriches become more popular they will not become extinct.
Sales of a new chocolate bar were considerably boosted recently by an advertisement that featured a classic rock song. The candy manufacturer's decision to also use classic rock songs in commercials for its older and more popular products, in the hopes of boosting profits, is NOT based on the assumption that ___________________.
D. the majority of customers who buy one kind of candy bar from the company will not stop buying other candy bars made by the same company. may or may not be but not necessarily true also not mentioned in passage explicitly about other candy bars its only other products it can be anything OAs are in bold!!
Disagree with this one as well !
The manufacturer says that they will boost profits by using classic rock songs in commercials for older, more popular products. It is already stated that the older products are more popular, if they sell as much as the chocolate, it is probable that sales might see a drop and thus prfits will not be an absolute surety and thus this is not an assumption this statement is based on.
Also, the OA D is obviously an assumption, how can it not be?
Ostrich meat,which is low in fat and cholesterol,is becoming popular in the united states among dieters and those concerned with health. However,ostriches are an endangered species. If the popularity of ostrich meat continues to grow at the present rate ,ostriches will inevitably become extinct. Which of the following ,if true most seriously weakens the argument above?
D. An increased demand for ostrich meat will lead to increased ostrich farming ,thus increasing the number of ostriches.weakens the argument by attacking the effect of consumption of meat E. Ostriches are killed more frequently for their feathers for the making of leather than they are for meat.weakens the argument further more by attacking thereby proving that the justification provided in argument is falsified.so the whole reasoning is different for ostriches to become extinct the reasoning itself is questioned for ostrichec becoming extinct
Bhai.. the statement E is weakening only the part of the argument "that ostrich is becoming popular in the united states" but nothing has been said about the conclusion " ostriches becoming extinct".. Statement D weakens both the parts...
Companies that offer employer sponsored insurance (ESI) pay a portion of employees health care costs. In the manufacturing sector last year, companies that offered ESI had worker absentee rates 22% lower, on average, than those at companies that did not offer ESI.
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My take:
D) Many firms in the manufacturing sector have improved workplace safety and decreased the occurrence of on-the-job injuries in the last five years, and most of these companies introduced ESI at the same time.
Companies that offer employer sponsored insurance (ESI) pay a portion of employees health care costs. In the manufacturing sector last year, companies that offered ESI had worker absentee rates 22% lower, on average, than those at companies that did not offer ESI.
If, on the basis of the evidence above, it is argued that ESI decreases worker absenteeism, which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken that argument?
A) Results similar to those cited for the manufacturing sector have been found in other sectors of the economy where ESI is offered.
B) At companies that offer ESI, employees have access to preventative health care such as regular check-ups, routine laboratory tests, and nutrition counseling.
C) Because initiating an ESI plan requires a lot of paperwork for the company, employees, and the insurance provider, doing so is complex and time-consuming.
D) Many firms in the manufacturing sector have improved workplace safety and decreased the occurrence of on-the-job injuries in the last five years, and most of these companies introduced ESI at the same time.
E) In manufacturing firms where ESI is offered, the average productivity is 2% higher than it is in those firms where workers are not covered by an ESI plan.
Is it option D? CR questions of these kind have a easy way to go about them. The existing argument can easily be weakened if we introduce it as a case of half-truth. ESI was responsible, but it was not the only factor. IN CR, also remember that sweeping options are generally never the answer.
