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Originally posted by EMPOWERgmatVerbal on 08 Jan 2021, 16:29.
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It’s true that most people in this country are understandably confused about which plastic containers are recyclable. Furthermore, it can be harmful to recycle equipment if the wrong items are placed in recycling bins. This has led some people to say that the best thing to do if you’re unsure about a container is to throw it in the trash. However, the best thing to do would be to take the time to find out which containers that you commonly use are recyclable in your area. Only then, if you’re still unsure, would it be wisest to discard the item in the trash.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a premise with which the author disagrees; the second is also a premise with which the author disagrees.
(B) The first provides information that the author accepts as accurate; the second is a conclusion with which the author is in agreement under limited circumstances.
(C) The first is a piece of background information that is necessary for understanding the author’s point of view; the second is a conclusion that the author uses to support a further conclusion.
(D) The first is a statement with which the author only partially agrees; the second is a conclusion that the author proves incorrect.
(E) The first is a piece of evidence that the author believes to be misleading; the second is a conclusion supported by the author.
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In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a premise with which the author disagrees; the second is also a premise with which the author disagrees.
(B) The first provides information that the author accepts as accurate; the second is a conclusion with which the author is in agreement under limited circumstances.
(C) The first is a piece of background information that is necessary for understanding the author’s point of view; the second is a conclusion that the author uses to support a further conclusion.
(D) The first is a statement with which the author only partially agrees; the second is a conclusion that the author proves incorrect.
(E) The first is a piece of evidence that the author believes to be misleading; the second is a conclusion supported by the author.
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08 Jan 2021, 22:18
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The structure of the argument is :
Premise (BF1) - It can be harmful to recycle equipment if the wrong items are placed in recycling bins.
People's conclusion (BF2) - The best thing to do if you’re unsure about a container is to throw it in the trash.
Author's conclusion - The best thing to do would be to take the time to find out which containers that you commonly use are recyclable.
(A) The first is a premise with which the author disagrees; the second is also a premise with which the author disagrees.
The author does not disagree with the premise.
(B) The first provides information that the author accepts as accurate; the second is a conclusion with which the author is in agreement under limited circumstances.
Correct. The author agrees with the people's conclusion but with the limitation that throwing in the trash is not the best thing.
(C) The first is a piece of background information that is necessary for understanding the author’s point of view; the second is a conclusion that the author uses to support a further conclusion.
The second does not support any further conclusion.
(D) The first is a statement with which the author only partially agrees; the second is a conclusion that the author proves incorrect.
The author does not question the first statement.
(E) The first is a piece of evidence that the author believes to be misleading; the second is a conclusion supported by the author.
The author does not question or doubt the first statement.
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Premise (BF1) - It can be harmful to recycle equipment if the wrong items are placed in recycling bins.
People's conclusion (BF2) - The best thing to do if you’re unsure about a container is to throw it in the trash.
Author's conclusion - The best thing to do would be to take the time to find out which containers that you commonly use are recyclable.
(A) The first is a premise with which the author disagrees; the second is also a premise with which the author disagrees.
The author does not disagree with the premise.
(B) The first provides information that the author accepts as accurate; the second is a conclusion with which the author is in agreement under limited circumstances.
Correct. The author agrees with the people's conclusion but with the limitation that throwing in the trash is not the best thing.
(C) The first is a piece of background information that is necessary for understanding the author’s point of view; the second is a conclusion that the author uses to support a further conclusion.
The second does not support any further conclusion.
(D) The first is a statement with which the author only partially agrees; the second is a conclusion that the author proves incorrect.
The author does not question the first statement.
(E) The first is a piece of evidence that the author believes to be misleading; the second is a conclusion supported by the author.
The author does not question or doubt the first statement.
B
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It’s true that most people in this country are understandably confused about which plastic containers are recyclable. Furthermore, it can be harmful to recycle equipment if the wrong items are placed in recycling bins. This has led some people to say that the best thing to do if you’re unsure about a container is to throw it in the trash. However, the best thing to do would be to take the time to find out which containers that you commonly use are recyclable in your area. Only then, if you’re still unsure, would it be wisest to discard the item in the trash.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a premise with which the author disagrees; the second is also a premise with which the author disagrees. Incorrect
author is not disagree with first
(B) The first provides information that the author accepts as accurate; the second is a conclusion with which the author is in agreement under limited circumstances. Correct
(C) The first is a piece of background information that is necessary for understanding the author’s point of view; the second is a conclusion that the author uses to support a further conclusion. Incorrect
author is not use second to support a further conclusion
(D) The first is a statement with which the author only partially agrees; the second is a conclusion that the author proves incorrect. Incorrect
author partially agrees with second
(E) The first is a piece of evidence that the author believes to be misleading; the second is a conclusion supported by the author. Incorrect
first is not misleading
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a premise with which the author disagrees; the second is also a premise with which the author disagrees. Incorrect
author is not disagree with first
(B) The first provides information that the author accepts as accurate; the second is a conclusion with which the author is in agreement under limited circumstances. Correct
(C) The first is a piece of background information that is necessary for understanding the author’s point of view; the second is a conclusion that the author uses to support a further conclusion. Incorrect
author is not use second to support a further conclusion
(D) The first is a statement with which the author only partially agrees; the second is a conclusion that the author proves incorrect. Incorrect
author partially agrees with second
(E) The first is a piece of evidence that the author believes to be misleading; the second is a conclusion supported by the author. Incorrect
first is not misleading
