souvik101990 wrote:
Which of the following most logically completes the editorial below?
Editorial in Golbindian Newspaper: For almost three months, opposition parties have been mounting daily street demonstrations in the capital in an effort to pressure the ruling party into calling an election. Though the demonstrations were well attended at first, attendance has declined steadily in recent weeks. However, the decline in attendance does not indicate that popular support for the opposition’s demands is dropping, since _____________
A. the opposition’s demands have not changed during the period when the street demonstrations have been mounted.
B. No foreign governments have expressed any support for the opposition’s demands.
C. The state-controlled media have ceased any mention of the demonstrations, leaving many citizens outside the capital with no way of knowing that demonstrations continue.
D. There have not recently been any antigovernment demonstrations in cities other than the capital.
E. A recent sharp decrease in unemployment has led to increased popular support for the government.
Conclusion: the decline in attendance does not indicate that popular support for the opposition’s demands is dropping.
We are asked to explain the cause to explain the discrepancy. We should search for a statement which says that support did not for opposition demands.
a: the opposition’s demands have not changed during the period when the street demonstrations have been mounted.
This does not explain anything regarding support. Wrong answerb: No foreign governments have expressed any support for the opposition’s demands.
Completely out of scopec: The state-controlled media have ceased any mention of the demonstrations, leaving many citizens outside the capital with no way of knowing that demonstrations continue.
This explains the reason why public is not turning up for the event. They are not aware of it. This is the correct choice.D. There have not recently been any anti-government demonstrations in cities other than the capital.
Completely out of scopeE. A recent sharp decrease in unemployment has led to increased popular support for the government.
This does not explain anything regarding reduction in the number of people.