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07 Jul 2025, 13:58
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A. The first states a recommendation based on a widely accepted goal; the second presents a consideration that qualifies that recommendation.
The second bold face disagrees with the first recommendation, not qualify it.
B. The first expresses a general claim supported by some experts; the second presents the main conclusion of the argument.
This is the right answer. The first is a claim that the author presents. The second is the author's conclusion, which challenges the claim.
C. The first presents a popular approach that the argument seeks to defend; the second provides evidence in support of that approach.
The argument disagrees with the first approach, and the second bold face provides evidence to challenge it, not support it.
D. The first identifies a goal and a strategy for achieving it; the second challenges the validity of that goal.
The second bold face does not challenge the goal; it actually challenges the strategy to achieve the stated goal.
E. The first presents a conclusion that the argument later supports with evidence; the second is a prediction based on that conclusion.
The argument disagrees with the first recommendation, and the second one is the author's conclusion, not a prediction.
The answer is B.
The second bold face disagrees with the first recommendation, not qualify it.
B. The first expresses a general claim supported by some experts; the second presents the main conclusion of the argument.
This is the right answer. The first is a claim that the author presents. The second is the author's conclusion, which challenges the claim.
C. The first presents a popular approach that the argument seeks to defend; the second provides evidence in support of that approach.
The argument disagrees with the first approach, and the second bold face provides evidence to challenge it, not support it.
D. The first identifies a goal and a strategy for achieving it; the second challenges the validity of that goal.
The second bold face does not challenge the goal; it actually challenges the strategy to achieve the stated goal.
E. The first presents a conclusion that the argument later supports with evidence; the second is a prediction based on that conclusion.
The argument disagrees with the first recommendation, and the second one is the author's conclusion, not a prediction.
The answer is B.
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07 Jul 2025, 14:30
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Ans: A
Flexible scheduling allows employees to choose their work hours within certain limits and is widely believed to increase productivity. Some consultants argue that because a company’s goal is to maximize productivity, it should implement flexible schedules whenever possible. However, this recommendation may not always serve that goal. Companies that depend on close coordination among team members often require synchronized work hours to function efficiently. Without that, delays and communication breakdowns can occur, undermining team effectiveness. Therefore, the very goal of maximizing productivity may, in some cases, best be served by maintaining fixed work schedules.
First boldface: This is a recommendation of the consultants. A company's goal is to maximize productivity; it should implement it whenever possible.
Second BF: This is the author's conclusion.
In the argument above, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
A. The first states a recommendation based on a widely accepted goal; the second presents a consideration that qualifies that recommendation.
This is the right answer. First is the recommendation. Also, the second BF supports the goal of productivity and says, "In some cases," best served by maintaining fixed. So, the Author did not disregard the FB recommendation fully, but provides a viewpoint.
B. The first expresses a general claim supported by some experts; the second presents the main conclusion of the argument.
First is not a claim, it is a recommendation. Second is the main conclusion.
C. The first presents a popular approach that the argument seeks to defend; the second provides evidence in support of that approach.
The argument is not defending the approach of FB.
D. The first identifies a goal and a strategy for achieving it; the second challenges the validity of that goal.
Goal -> Ok, strategy-> Maybe, Second does not challenge the validity of the goal rather accepts it.
E. The first presents a conclusion that the argument later supports with evidence; the second is a prediction based on that conclusion.
First is not the conclusion, the argument later doesn't support it, and second is not a prediction
Flexible scheduling allows employees to choose their work hours within certain limits and is widely believed to increase productivity. Some consultants argue that because a company’s goal is to maximize productivity, it should implement flexible schedules whenever possible. However, this recommendation may not always serve that goal. Companies that depend on close coordination among team members often require synchronized work hours to function efficiently. Without that, delays and communication breakdowns can occur, undermining team effectiveness. Therefore, the very goal of maximizing productivity may, in some cases, best be served by maintaining fixed work schedules.
First boldface: This is a recommendation of the consultants. A company's goal is to maximize productivity; it should implement it whenever possible.
Second BF: This is the author's conclusion.
In the argument above, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
A. The first states a recommendation based on a widely accepted goal; the second presents a consideration that qualifies that recommendation.
This is the right answer. First is the recommendation. Also, the second BF supports the goal of productivity and says, "In some cases," best served by maintaining fixed. So, the Author did not disregard the FB recommendation fully, but provides a viewpoint.
B. The first expresses a general claim supported by some experts; the second presents the main conclusion of the argument.
First is not a claim, it is a recommendation. Second is the main conclusion.
C. The first presents a popular approach that the argument seeks to defend; the second provides evidence in support of that approach.
The argument is not defending the approach of FB.
D. The first identifies a goal and a strategy for achieving it; the second challenges the validity of that goal.
Goal -> Ok, strategy-> Maybe, Second does not challenge the validity of the goal rather accepts it.
E. The first presents a conclusion that the argument later supports with evidence; the second is a prediction based on that conclusion.
First is not the conclusion, the argument later doesn't support it, and second is not a prediction
07 Jul 2025, 14:37
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The answer is B. All others can be eliminated on the basis of clear fallacies.
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