SidhantGupta04 wrote:
Can someone the difference between answer choices B and E and why B is correct?
Lou observes that if flight 409 is canceled, then the manager could not possibly arrive in time for the meeting. But the flight was not canceled. Therefore, Lou concludes, the manager will certainly be on time. Evelyn replies that even if Lou's premises are true, his argument is fallacious. And therefore, she adds, the manager will not arrive on time after all.
B) Evelyn is right about Lou's argument, but nevertheless her own conclusion is
unwarranted.
E) Evelyn is right about Lou's argument, but nevertheless her own conclusion is
false.
SidhantGupta04 A few key points here:
1) Notice that the only difference between B and E is one word, "unwarranted", vs "false". What is the difference in meaning?
"False" means "definitely wrong". This is an absolute statement, with no uncertainty.
"Unwarranted" just means "not justified, a stretch, not fully supported". So, "unwarranted" allows for some uncertainty on whether her conclusion is false or not.
2) What exactly is "her own conclusion"?
"the manager will not arrive on time after all."
The flaw in both Lou and Evelyn's arguments is that there could be alternative causes for being late, other than the canceled flight. However, we don't know whether or not these other possible causes of lateness will happen, so we cannot conclusively answer whether the manager will be late.
Therefore, the word
"unwarranted" in B is correct.I hope that helps, please tag me if you have further questions.