Journalist: Experts give credit to the government policies alone for

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Journalist:  Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product . A deeper analysis will suggest that during the period under consideration,  positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments  and falling price of crude oil led to the reduced cost of imports and more affordable operations for a significant proportion of public and private sector enterprises.

In the journalist’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion.

B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.

C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.

D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.

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prashanths · Answer

Think E is the answer.

Journalist:  Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product . A deeper analysis will suggest that during the period under consideration,  positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments  and falling price of crude oil led to the reduced cost of imports and more affordable operations for a significant proportion of public and private sector enterprises.

Boldface1 "Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product" is an opinion given by the experts which the journalist claims is not entirely correct based on the second sentence " A deeper analysis will suggest that" and the second boldface"positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments" gives evidence to that.

In the journalist’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion.
First is not the main conclusion. 
B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.
First is not the main conclusion. 
C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.
Both the statements oppose each other so incorrect
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.
First is a claim that the argument opposes, so incorrect.
E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
Correct. First statement is is mentioned as an opinion which is opposed later on, while the second bold face gives reasons why the first isn't entirely true.

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Rakesh2019 · Answer

Journalist:  Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product . A deeper analysis will suggest that during the period under consideration,  positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments  and falling price of crude oil led to the reduced cost of imports and more affordable operations for a significant proportion of public and private sector enterprises.

In the journalist’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion. ----> INCORRECT The first is not the main conclusion of the argument. The first is the consideration of the expert.
B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion. ----> INCORRECT Same as A.
C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish. -----> INCORRECT Both the bold face are in opposite direction. 
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim. ---> INCORRECT The author does not support the first bold face.
E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.---->  CORRECT . The author starts with evaluating the expert consideration and later provides evidence that goes against the expert's consideration.

Lampard42 · Answer

First part and second part are in opposite direction, while first is a premise which is being discussed.

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion. -  First is not the main conclusion 
B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.  Same as A + second opposes first part 
C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.   parts are against each other  
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.   parts are against each other  
E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.  Correct, as per the initial analysis

Kinshook · Answer

Journalist:  Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product.  A deeper analysis will suggest that during the period under consideration,  positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments  and falling price of crude oil led to the reduced cost of imports and more affordable operations for a significant proportion of public and private sector enterprises.

In the journalist’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion.
The first is definitely not a conclusion since it is Expert's opinion.  Incorrect 
B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.
The first is definitely not a conclusion since it is Expert's opinion.  Incorrect 
C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.
The first is an opinion which second tries to oppose.  Incorrect  
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.
The first is an opinion which second tries to oppose.  Incorrect  
E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
The first is an opinion which second tries to oppose.  Correct

IMO E

hiranmay · Answer

Journalist:  Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product . A deeper analysis will suggest that during the period under consideration,  positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments  and falling price of crude oil led to the reduced cost of imports and more affordable operations for a significant proportion of public and private sector enterprises.

In the journalist’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
 Explanation: 1st gives some opinion, not a conclusion, because Journalist is giving alternate explanation in the 2nd line.

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion. --> 1st gives some opinion, not a conclusion, because Journalist is giving alternate explanation in the 2nd line
B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion. --> 2nd doesn't support the 1st
C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish. --> both oppose each other
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim. --> 2nd doesn't support the 1st
E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion. -->  correct  : match w/ prethinking

Kushagra0108 · Answer

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion.
 (First is not main conclusion. Author has not provided main conclusion in the passage)

B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.
 (First is not main conclusion. Author has not provided main conclusion in the passage)

C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.
 (Both are not supporting, 2nd is against the first)

D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.
 (Argument is infact contradicting 1st claim. Moreover argument is not establishing claim in 1st)

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
 (Correct: 2nd is opposing the 1st)

Ashokshiva · Answer

IMO E

Journalist: Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product. A deeper analysis will suggest that during the period under consideration, positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments and falling price of crude oil led to the reduced cost of imports and more affordable operations for a significant proportion of public and private sector enterprises.

In the journalist’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion.
The first is not main conclusion of journalist, it is the opinion of experts. Hence incorrect 
B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.
The second does not support the first. Hence incorrect 
C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.
Both points are contradictory.Hence incorrect 
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.
The argument does not try to establish the first,it opposes it. Hence incorrect 
E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
Correct

saukrit · Answer

Let us understand the   structure and flow of the argument:

BF1 : Govt policies --> Rising GDP
 BF2 : Positive economic trends--> FDI + Investments
 After(BF2):  Another reason: falling price of crude oil --> reduced cost of imports
 BF1  is a claim of some the argument seeks to evaluate. While the rest of the sentence including  BF2   gives proof against this.

Now let us see the options

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion. 
BF1 is not a conclusion. Strike it off

B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion. 
BF1 is not a conclusion. Strike it off

C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish. 
BF1 and BF2 have contrary opinions. Strike off

D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim. 
BF2 does not provide evidence for BF1, it rather contradicts the claim made in BF1

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion. 
 Looks perfect. BF1 is being evaluated here and BF2 provides evidence against it.  This(E) is the answer

freedom128 · Answer

Main point/conclusion:
Government policies are NOT the only contributing factor for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product.

First portion:
Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product.

Second portion:
positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion.
 the first is not the main conclusion; the second only states a fact and does not oppose the first.

B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion.
 the first is not the main conclusion; the second only states a fact and does not support the first.

C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish.
 the second does support the main point/conclusion, but not the first. 
 
D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim.
 the first is not a claim, or main point, that the argument seeks to establish; the second does not provide evidence that supports the first.

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
 Correct answer.

shridhar786 · Answer

from the journalist argument, we can conclude that there are more than one factors for the rise in the country’s gross domestic product.
so the main point of the argument is that government policy alone is not responsible for the rise

BF1-- Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product 
this boldface is the opinion or position of the journalist

BF2--  positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments 
This boldface is a factor or evidence for the rise in the country’s gross domestic product

let's see the options

A. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second opposes that conclusion. 
BF-1 is not the conclusion of the argument it is the opinion or position of the journalist so out

B. The first is the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports that conclusion. 
BF-1 is not the conclusion it is the opinion so out

C. Both support the main point that the argument seeks to establish. 
the main point is that government policy alone is not responsible for the rise and the BF--1 contradicts the main point so out

D. The first is a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second provides evidence in support of that claim. 
the argument doesn't seek to establish BF--1 .......BF-2 doesn't provide support for the BF--1 ...BF--2 provides another factor for the rise so it opposes the BF--1

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion. 
BF--1 is the opinion that arguments evaluate ,BF--2 provides a factor for the rise of the gross domestic product so it contradicts the BF--1  (correct)

chondroht · Answer

FIRST: Experts give credit to the government policies alone for the recent rise in country’s gross domestic product.

SECOND: Positive global economic trends led to great foreign direct and indirect investments

Let's analyse each option.

A. The first is not the main conclusion. The second is only a fact and does not seem to oppose the first.

B. The first is not the main conclusion. The second is only a fact and does not seem to support the first.

C. Only the second supports the main point that the argument seeks to establish.

D. The first is not a claim that the argument seeks to establish; the second doesn't provide evidence in support of the first.

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
(Correct answer)

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A_Nishith · Answer

E. The first is an opinion that the argument seeks to evaluate; the second provides evidence that opposes that opinion.
Correct. First statement is is mentioned as an opinion which is opposed later on, while the second bold face gives reasons why the first isn't entirely true.

Answer: E

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