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Re: A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizi
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17 Jul 2019, 06:33
Conclusion: "Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink."
Boldface (BF) 1 is the generalization of a popular view (goes against the conclusion).
BF 2 is a premise for the conclusion.
A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion. - BF1 is not the main conclusion as discussed.
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - Correct. BF1 can be considered as a conclusion present to support the general view. We find that the argument (main conclusion) opposes this view. BF2 is a premise for (supports) the main conclusion.
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. - BF2 is not the main conclusion.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - BF1 is not used to oppose the main conclusion. It is the other way round. The argument goes on to oppose the view mentioned in BF1.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - BF1 is not used to support the main conclusion. Both are opposing viewpoints.