Yash312 wrote:
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Gladiator59A conservation group in the United States is trying to change the long-standing image of bats as frightening creatures. The group contends that bats are feared and persecuted solely because they are shy animals that are active only at night.
Reasoning in argument: Cause( Bats are shy animals that are active only at night)-----> Effect (bats are feared and persecuted)
Potential weakner Prethink : Cause -------> Does not lead to---> Effect takes place (1)
Cause does not occur--------------->Effect takes place (2)
Some other Cause-----Leads to----> Effect takes place (3)
(E) People know more about the behavior of other greatly feared animal species, such as lions, alligators, and snakes, than they do about the behavior of bats.
I think option E complies with (3), because it clearly show that " Since People now very less about the behaviour of bats as compared to other feared animals------> hence Bats are feared more than any other animal"
Please explain and guide where I am getting wrong
You process is fine, it is right and ............. a waste of time.
I have never been a fan of all this stuff: pre-thinking, cumbersome/wacky/fancy strategies, over analyze.
This test is tough and if we start to make the thing more difficult instead of easier we end in a loophole. Especially in the mid-low range questions in which we should gain time for the tougher ones, being less stressed out. I.E question like this must be solved in 20 seconds.
The stem is short and the question is asking us to weaken the conclusion. These are the only tools I do need to crack it. (and a good grasp of English)
A conservation group in the United States is trying to change the long-standing image of bats as frightening creatures.
- Someone says that the bats are notorious. They do not deserve this.The group contends that bats are feared and persecuted solely because they are shy animals that are active only at night.
- The act at nite and for this reason they are hunted, high and low.
Which of the following, if true, would cast the most serious doubt on the accuracy of the group’s contention?
(A) Bats are steadily losing natural roosting places such as caves and hollow trees and are thus turning to more developed areas for roosting.
bats are losing some habit. I didn't read anything like that in the stem. OFF(B) Bats are the chief consumers of nocturnal insects and thus can help make their hunting territory more pleasant for humans.
What they eat I do not care. move on in 3 seconds. OFF
(C) Bats are regarded as frightening creatures not only in the United States but also in Europe, Africa, and South America.
- We care if they are notorious or not. IF they are so in other countries is another question. OFF
(D) Raccoons and owls are shy and active only at night, yet they are not generally feared and persecuted.
- Limpid; clear. Why do other animals are NOT haunted like bats ?? Because they eat and feed and haunt at nite without creating any possible problem or fear. Conclusion: the bats deserve what they deserve. (of course, this is just a question that tests your logic and has nothing to do with the bats.)
(E) People know more about the behavior of other greatly feared animal species, such as lions, alligators, and snakes, than they do about the behavior of bats.
- This comparison IS NOT my concern. Moreover, what people know more or less is already out of my radar. OFFThat's it.
Hope this helps.
PS: leave aside tips tricks, anything. Read carefully the stem and move from there.
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