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Many people choose listening to a particular kind of music that is compatible with the mental state they are in...........Facts

However, studies have shown that people can report feeling happier and calm after listening to sad music..................Facts/Observation

Nevertheless, it is uncalled for to conclude that sad music actually makes people happy............................................Author's view/Conclusion

The studies also found that the people only felt positive emotions after listening to sad music when the purpose of listening to it was to release emotions.............................................................................................................................................Facts

Contrarily, when the purpose of listening to such music was to recall memories, people felt even more morose
after listening to sad music................................................................................................................................Facts/Observation

We can see first is an observation/fact. The second is also a fact/observation but it doesn't support the first one.

(A) The first is an observation that the argument accepts as true; the second is a belief that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument...................Second isn't a belief.

(B) The first is evidence against the main conclusion of the argument; the second is an intermediate conclusion used to support the main conclusion of the argument...............First isn't evidence against the conclusion. In fact, the conclusion is against this fact. The second is not an intermediate conclusion.

(C) The first is evidence that is used to support a conclusion drawn in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support another conclusion drawn in the argument.........................First is not supporting the conclusion. There is no another conclusion

(D) The first is an observation, an implication of which is disputed in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support the position taken by the argument as a whole......................Looks fine

(E) The first is a belief that the argument does not dispute; the second is an observation that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument.........................The first is not a belief, it's an observation.


IMO OA should be D

(E) is correct IMO


(A) The first is an observation that the argument accepts as true; the second is a belief that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument.

Second is not the belief rather evidence or fact.

(B) The first is evidence against the main conclusion of the argument; the second is an intermediate conclusion used to support the main conclusion of the argument.

First is not against main conclusion also second is not an intermediate conclusion

(C) The first is evidence that is used to support a conclusion drawn in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support another conclusion drawn in the argument.

First is not used to support conclusion

(D) The first is an observation, an implication of which is disputed in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support the position taken by the argument as a whole.

Implications of first are not disputed

(E) The first is a belief that the argument does not dispute; the second is an observation that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument

Correct

IMO E is the answer.

(A) The first is an observation that the argument accepts as true; the second is a belief that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument.-----> 2nd is not a belief neither is the first any kind of observation

(B) The first is evidence against the main conclusion of the argument; the second is an intermediate conclusion used to support the main conclusion of the argument.----> First is an evidence but not supporting the main conclusion. Main conclusion in my opinion is that sad music does not always makes people happy.

(C) The first is evidence that is used to support a conclusion drawn in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support another conclusion drawn in the argument.----> there is a conclusion drawn that is refuted by the author- sad music actually makes people happy. 2nd part is on point! But first is wrong

(D) The first is an observation, an implication of which is disputed in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support the position taken by the argument as a whole.-----> First is not an observation. Studies have shown.....

(E) The first is a belief that the argument does not dispute; the second is an observation that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument-----> This is the closest answer choice! Everything is on point!

Many people choose listening to a particular kind of music that is compatible with the mental state they are in. However, studies have shown that people can report feeling happier and calm after listening to sad music. Nevertheless, it is uncalled for to conclude that sad music actually makes people happy. The studies also found that the people only felt positive emotions after listening to sad music when the purpose of listening to it was to release emotions. Contrarily, when the purpose of listening to such music was to recall memories, people felt even more morose after listening to sad music.

In the above argument, the two boldface portions play which of the following roles?


Conclusion/Position: is uncalled for to conclude that sad music actually makes people happy.

(A) The first is an [color=#0000ff]observation that the argument accepts as true[/color]; the second is a [color=#0000ff]belief [/color]that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument.

(B) The first is evidence against the main conclusion of the argument; the second is an intermediate conclusion used to support the main conclusion of the argument.

(C) The first is evidence that is used to support a conclusion drawn in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support another conclusion drawn in the argument.
first statement is against the conclusion

(D) The first is an observation, an implication of which is disputed in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support the position taken by the argument as a whole.
implication is not disputed but the conclusion is uncalled for

(E) The first is a [color=#0000ff]belief [/color]that the argument does not dispute; the second is an [color=#0000ff]observation that forms part of the support[/color] for the main conclusion of the argument

between A and E
choice comes whether 1st bold statement is more of a belief ot observation
2nd statement is observation or a belief

I chose A over E

Many people choose listening to a particular kind of music that is compatible with the mental state they are in. However, studies have shown that people can report feeling happier and calm after listening to sad music. Nevertheless, it is uncalled for to conclude that sad music actually makes people happy. The studies also found that the people only felt positive emotions after listening to sad music when the purpose of listening to it was to release emotions. Contrarily, when the purpose of listening to such music was to recall memories, people felt even more morose after listening to sad music.

Ok so the conclusion is "Nevertheless, it is uncalled for to conclude that sad music actually makes people happy.". First boldface gives an evidence that may lead to a misleading conclusion. and the second statement is another evidence that is used to actually support the main conclusion. So lets look at the options to see which one aligns closely with the given reasoning

In the above argument, the two boldface portions play which of the following roles?


(A) The first is an observation that the argument accepts as true; the second is a belief that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument. The second statement is not a belief, it is an observation or an evidence. Eliminate A

(B) The first is evidence against the main conclusion of the argument; the second is an intermediate conclusion used to support the main conclusion of the argument. The second statement is also not an intermediate conclusion, it is an observation or an evidence. Eliminate B

(C) The first is evidence that is used to support a conclusion drawn in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support another conclusion drawn in the argument. No there is only one main conclusion and the first statement implication goes against this main conclusion . Eliminate C

(D) The first is an observation, an implication of which is disputed in the argument; the second is part of the reasoning used to support the position taken by the argument as a whole. Yes, absolutely. This option perfectly aligns with the pre-thinking done above. Correct

(E) The first is a belief that the argument does not dispute; the second is an observation that forms part of the support for the main conclusion of the argument. The first statement is not a belief, it is an observation or an evidence. Eliminate E

Correct Option D

The passage is divided into 5 parts.
1. Many people choose listening to a particular kind of music that is compatible with the mental state they are in.
Argument

2. However, studies have shown that people can report feeling happier and calm after listening to sad music
- Premises 1 (Fact), Dispute the argument by saying happy mood person listening sad songs

3. Nevertheless, it is uncalled for to conclude that sad music actually makes people happy.
- Contrast to premise 1

4. The studies also found that the people only felt positive emotions after listening to sad music when the purpose of listening to it was to release emotions.
- Premise 2, supporting to premise 1 - (Facts)

5.Contrarily, when the purpose of listening to such music was to recall memories, people felt even more morose after listening to sad music.
- Premise 3 (Used to support Argument)
- sad mood sad song feels morose


Correctly suits Option D
The first is an observation, an implication of which is disputed in the argument
The second is part of the reasoning used to support the position taken by the argument as a whole.