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Please post the explanations for first two questions.
kawadhiya21OE for first one1) A scattered detail question. While three of the answer choices summarize ideas or points made throughout the passage, (D) is never discussed in the passage.Though Hobbes may address this question somewhere in his writings (and many reading this passage will know that he does), it‘s not mentioned anywhere in the passage itself.
(A): Opposite. The passage discusses Hobbes‘ argument that the laws of human nature can be derived from laws of geometry and physics.
(B): Opposite. ¶4 describes Hobbes‘ view of the universe as one ―the entire content of which is no more or less than matter and motion.
(C): Opposite. ¶1 discusses introspection, stating that ―Hobbes appears to conceive of the state of nature as a facet of personality, accessible through introspection or intuition.
(D): The correct answer
(E): Opposite. This can be inferred from the information in the passage.
Strategy Point:
Remember not to bring outside knowledge into your reading of the passage! Everything you need to score perfectly on the passage is on the page.
OE for second one 2) An evaluation question in a somewhat unusual format. The answer choices are broad, so remember to read them back into the passage to make sure that any potential right choice actually matches with what‘s going on in the passage. Read the quote in context: the author says immediately before that Hobbes ―presents no exception‖ to the rule quoted in the question. Paraphrase it all: The author believes that Hobbes makes assumptions about human nature. How does this belief fit in with everything else in the paragraph? It immediately follows claims by scholars that the foundation of Hobbes‘ thought is the state of nature. Evaluate: the author agrees with the scholars‘ claims and says that it‘s a trait of every social theorist. (C) accurately describes the author‘s agreement and broadening.
(A): Opposite. The author doesn‘t believe that the view the scholars outline is groundless; rather, that it‘s true not just for Hobbes but for all social theorists.
(B): Out of Scope. The author makes a clear distinction between what everyone more or less agrees on, that Hobbes‘ foundation is in the state of nature, and what they don‘t: what exactly he thought that state of nature was.
(C): The correct answer
(D): Faulty Use of Detail. While ¶4 discusses the fact that Hobbes‘ thought is systemic, this quote refers to the points made above it. The author also isn‘t trying to prove anything about Hobbes‘ thought here, but rather only to agree with what has been said before and to broaden it to social theorists in general.
(E): Opposite. This actually broadens the claim.