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1. Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main point of the passage?
(A) Calvaria major germination, though rare, is probably adequate to avoid extinction of the species. - Limited in scope. The main point of the passage is to counter Temple's hypothesis.
(B) The appeal of Temple’s hypothesis notwithstanding, the scarcity of Calvaria major is probably not due to the extinction of the dodo. - ok. The first part is a modifier "The appeal of Temple’s hypothesis notwithstanding." "notwithstanding" means in spite of. Meaning, in spite of the appeal to Temple's hypothesis, the dodo is not the reason for the scarcity of Calvaria.
(C) Temple’s experimentation with Calvaria major pits, though methodologically unsound, nevertheless led to a probable solution to the mystery of the tree’s decline. - No the author is not supportive of this.
(D) Temple’s dramatic but speculative hypothesis, though presented without sufficient supporting research, may nevertheless be correct. - No.
(E) Calvaria major would probably still be scarce today even if the dodo had not become extinct. - This hypothetical situation is not the main point. The main point of the actual situation citing facts to counter Temple's hypothesis.
(A) Calvaria major germination, though rare, is probably adequate to avoid extinction of the species. - Limited in scope. The main point of the passage is to counter Temple's hypothesis.
(B) The appeal of Temple’s hypothesis notwithstanding, the scarcity of Calvaria major is probably not due to the extinction of the dodo. - ok. The first part is a modifier "The appeal of Temple’s hypothesis notwithstanding." "notwithstanding" means in spite of. Meaning, in spite of the appeal to Temple's hypothesis, the dodo is not the reason for the scarcity of Calvaria.
(C) Temple’s experimentation with Calvaria major pits, though methodologically unsound, nevertheless led to a probable solution to the mystery of the tree’s decline. - No the author is not supportive of this.
(D) Temple’s dramatic but speculative hypothesis, though presented without sufficient supporting research, may nevertheless be correct. - No.
(E) Calvaria major would probably still be scarce today even if the dodo had not become extinct. - This hypothetical situation is not the main point. The main point of the actual situation citing facts to counter Temple's hypothesis.
23 Mar 2024, 06:45
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Question 2 - The passage mentions that Temple's investigation of Calvaria major was a "sidelight to his research on endangered birds of Mauritius." This implies that his main research focus was on the birds that were at risk of extinction on the island.
Option (A) "was largely concerned with species facing the threat of extinction" aligns with this implication, as it specifically suggests that Temple's research was focused on endangered species, which is consistent with the passage's indication that his work with Calvaria major was not his primary research interest but rather connected to his concern with endangered birds.
The other options are not supported by the information provided in the passage. For instance, there is no indication that Temple’s estimates of the crush-resistant strength of Calvaria major pits were based on his research on birds (B), nor is there evidence that his bird research provided experimental evidence regarding the abrasive force of modern birds’ gizzards compared to dodo gizzards (C). The passage does not comment on the comprehensiveness or methodological precision of his bird research (D), and there is no suggestion that his work was inspired by his observations of Calvaria major pits’ germination issues (E).
Thus, the correct answer is (A).
Option (A) "was largely concerned with species facing the threat of extinction" aligns with this implication, as it specifically suggests that Temple's research was focused on endangered species, which is consistent with the passage's indication that his work with Calvaria major was not his primary research interest but rather connected to his concern with endangered birds.
The other options are not supported by the information provided in the passage. For instance, there is no indication that Temple’s estimates of the crush-resistant strength of Calvaria major pits were based on his research on birds (B), nor is there evidence that his bird research provided experimental evidence regarding the abrasive force of modern birds’ gizzards compared to dodo gizzards (C). The passage does not comment on the comprehensiveness or methodological precision of his bird research (D), and there is no suggestion that his work was inspired by his observations of Calvaria major pits’ germination issues (E).
Thus, the correct answer is (A).
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3. In saying that Temple’s supporting evidence lent his argument a “semblance of rigor” (Highlighted), the author most likely intends to indicate that
(A) despite his attempts to use strict scientific methodology, Temple’s experimental findings regarding Calvaria major pits were not carefully derived and thus merely appeared to support his hypothesis - no.
(B) direct proof of a hypothesis of the sort Temple was investigating is virtually impossible to obtain, even with the most exact measurements and observations - No.
(C) in contrast to Temple’s secondhand information concerning the age of the thirteen overmature Calvaria major trees he found, his experiments with turkeys and other birds represented careful and accurate firsthand research - The usage of "semblance" is not used for this contrast of information between trees and experiments.
(D) in his experimentation on Calvaria major pits, Temple produced quantitative experimental results that superficially appeared to bolster the scientific credibility of his hypothesis - ok
(E) although the consensus among experts is that Temple’s overall conclusion is mistaken, the scientific precision and the creativity of Temple’s experimentation remain admirable - No.
(A) despite his attempts to use strict scientific methodology, Temple’s experimental findings regarding Calvaria major pits were not carefully derived and thus merely appeared to support his hypothesis - no.
(B) direct proof of a hypothesis of the sort Temple was investigating is virtually impossible to obtain, even with the most exact measurements and observations - No.
(C) in contrast to Temple’s secondhand information concerning the age of the thirteen overmature Calvaria major trees he found, his experiments with turkeys and other birds represented careful and accurate firsthand research - The usage of "semblance" is not used for this contrast of information between trees and experiments.
(D) in his experimentation on Calvaria major pits, Temple produced quantitative experimental results that superficially appeared to bolster the scientific credibility of his hypothesis - ok
(E) although the consensus among experts is that Temple’s overall conclusion is mistaken, the scientific precision and the creativity of Temple’s experimentation remain admirable - No.
