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In the passage, it is mentioned that
"scientists disagree about whether or not the use of tools is an unambiguous example of animal intelligence, most concede that such use demonstrates at least a capacity for problem-solving.

It meant scientists aren't accepting the use of tools as a sign of intelligence.

So the answer "A" to the 3rd question seems convincing.

But I don't understand how the answer to the 4th question is D(i.e. Tool use by birds is an unambiguous example of intelligent behavior). Because it seems to contradict what scientists disagree with.

Can someone please help me with the 4th question?
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In the passage, it is mentioned that
"scientists disagree about whether or not the use of tools is an unambiguous example of animal intelligence, most concede that such use demonstrates at least a capacity for problem-solving.

It meant scientists aren't accepting the use of tools as a sign of intelligence.

So the answer "A" to the 3rd question seems convincing.

But I don't understand how the answer to the 4th question is D(i.e. Tool use by birds is an unambiguous example of intelligent behavior). Because it seems to contradict what scientists disagree with.

Can someone please help me with the 4th question?


Thank you for your answer! :)

That´s exactly what I was thinking - the fourth choice answer seems to contradict with what is said in the text.
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santosh93 wrote:
In the passage, it is mentioned that
"scientists disagree about whether or not the use of tools is an unambiguous example of animal intelligence, most concede that such use demonstrates at least a capacity for problem-solving.

It meant scientists aren't accepting the use of tools as a sign of intelligence.

So the answer "A" to the 3rd question seems convincing.

But I don't understand how the answer to the 4th question is D(i.e. Tool use by birds is an unambiguous example of intelligent behavior). Because it seems to contradict what scientists disagree with.

Can someone please help me with the 4th question?


I have to debate answer choice A for q3

"scientists disagree about whether or not the use of tools is an unambiguous example of animal intelligence, most concede that such use demonstrates at least a capacity for problem-solving."

Scientists disagree whether it is an unambiguous example, so i dont think we are sure to say that
A. Tool use is NOT an example of animal intelligence. -
It could be. I mean if scientists disagree about its unambiguity then it could just be ambiguous, which essentially means unclear. With that logic, we cannot say that its not an example of Animal intelligence

Whereas it makes more sense to infer B.
B. Sophisticated behavior has been observed in close relatives of the raven. -

"The common raven is a member of the Corvidae family, which includes nutcrackers, jays, crows, and magpies. Corvids have been observed using tools to gather food. For example, jays place acorns on branches, which they use as anvils, and crows have been observed using sticks to pry food out of cracks."

"most concede that such use demonstrates at least a capacity for problem solving."
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