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Countries that repeatedly violate international trade laws are usually penalized for such violations by being banned from the international trade market for short periods of time following each infraction. Analyses of trade market behavior have shown that over 50 percent of such countries exhibit a marked tendency to wait for a period of at least twelve months before violating the laws again. Some experts believe that this trend suggests that these repeat offenders may be kept in check by banning them as punishment. However, the penalty for such infractions should clearly be harsher, since just below 50 percent of the violators, after all, do repeat the offence within the span of a year.
In the argument above, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first is an opinion that is opposed by the author’s conclusion; the second is that conclusion.
B. The first is a judgment that is disputed in the argument; the second is an observation that supports the author’s conclusion.
C. The first is an explanation that the argument as a whole seeks to establish; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a belief that the argument opposes; the second is a consideration raised to support that belief.
E. The first is a belief that the argument does not support; the second is the position that the argument as a whole seeks to establish.
In the argument above, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first is an opinion that is opposed by the author’s conclusion; the second is that conclusion.
B. The first is a judgment that is disputed in the argument; the second is an observation that supports the author’s conclusion.
C. The first is an explanation that the argument as a whole seeks to establish; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a belief that the argument opposes; the second is a consideration raised to support that belief.
E. The first is a belief that the argument does not support; the second is the position that the argument as a whole seeks to establish.
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This could be tough or not depends on the way you look at
The last sentence
However, the penalty for such infractions should clearly be harsher, since just below 50 percent of the violators, after all, do repeat the offence within the span of a year.
the red part and the blue part ONLY fit the second part of B
B. The first is a judgment that is disputed in the argument; the second is an observation that supports the author’s conclusion.
B is the answer
The last sentence
However, the penalty for such infractions should clearly be harsher, since just below 50 percent of the violators, after all, do repeat the offence within the span of a year.
the red part and the blue part ONLY fit the second part of B
B. The first is a judgment that is disputed in the argument; the second is an observation that supports the author’s conclusion.
B is the answer
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Step 1: Identify the Argument Structure
First Boldface (BF1): "Some experts believe that this trend suggests that these repeat offenders may be kept in check by banning them as punishment."
-> This is a belief held by some experts.
Second Boldface (BF2): "However, the penalty for such infractions should clearly be harsher, since just below 50 percent of the violators, after all, do repeat the offense within the span of a year."
-> This is the author's conclusion, arguing for harsher penalties.
Step 2: Determine the Relationship Between the Boldface Portions
BF1 represents the view of some experts, which the author acknowledges but doesn't fully agree with.
BF2 is the author's main point or conclusion, arguing that penalties should be harsher.
Step 3: Match the Analysis with the Answer Choices
A: The first is an opinion that is opposed by the author’s conclusion; the second is that conclusion.
This is a strong candidate because the first boldface is an opinion held by some experts, and the second is the author's conclusion that opposes it.
B: The first is a judgment that is disputed in the argument; the second is an observation that supports the author’s conclusion.
This choice is not correct because the second boldface is not merely an observation; it is the author's conclusion.
C: The first is an explanation that the argument as a whole seeks to establish; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
This choice is incorrect because the argument does not seek to establish the first boldface as the main conclusion.
D: The first is a belief that the argument opposes; the second is a consideration raised to support that belief.
This is incorrect because the second boldface supports the author’s view, not the belief in the first boldface.
E: The first is a belief that the argument does not support; the second is the position that the argument as a whole seeks to establish.
This choice is somewhat similar to A, but the phrasing in A is clearer and more accurate.
Conclusion
Correct answer is A. The first boldface represents an opinion opposed by the author’s conclusion, and the second boldface is that conclusion.
First Boldface (BF1): "Some experts believe that this trend suggests that these repeat offenders may be kept in check by banning them as punishment."
-> This is a belief held by some experts.
Second Boldface (BF2): "However, the penalty for such infractions should clearly be harsher, since just below 50 percent of the violators, after all, do repeat the offense within the span of a year."
-> This is the author's conclusion, arguing for harsher penalties.
Step 2: Determine the Relationship Between the Boldface Portions
BF1 represents the view of some experts, which the author acknowledges but doesn't fully agree with.
BF2 is the author's main point or conclusion, arguing that penalties should be harsher.
Step 3: Match the Analysis with the Answer Choices
A: The first is an opinion that is opposed by the author’s conclusion; the second is that conclusion.
This is a strong candidate because the first boldface is an opinion held by some experts, and the second is the author's conclusion that opposes it.
B: The first is a judgment that is disputed in the argument; the second is an observation that supports the author’s conclusion.
This choice is not correct because the second boldface is not merely an observation; it is the author's conclusion.
C: The first is an explanation that the argument as a whole seeks to establish; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
This choice is incorrect because the argument does not seek to establish the first boldface as the main conclusion.
D: The first is a belief that the argument opposes; the second is a consideration raised to support that belief.
This is incorrect because the second boldface supports the author’s view, not the belief in the first boldface.
E: The first is a belief that the argument does not support; the second is the position that the argument as a whole seeks to establish.
This choice is somewhat similar to A, but the phrasing in A is clearer and more accurate.
Conclusion
Correct answer is A. The first boldface represents an opinion opposed by the author’s conclusion, and the second boldface is that conclusion.
