The perception that the original text only contains the intended meaning may not be correct all the times. Sometimes they may carry absurd meanings that are contrary to common sense, in which case it becomes necessary to choose an option that carries the correct intention in the other choices.
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But in the given case the there is no reason to change the intent since it is nothing out of the usual. So the original is good enough.
There are three splits given in the topic.
1. may argue --- say some may argue, some may not argue; may be 50% this and 50% that.
2. argue----- 100% argue – The author does not intend this.
3. agree --- Not even any argument here. 100% simply agree. This isn’t what the author wants to say
You can see the difference implicit in each of the choices.
Now, can we find fault with the first choice? Is it any thing absurd? No. therefore any choice that says 'may argue' is good enough.
One can now see why choice E is incorrect.
This looks like a simulated version of yet another old popular question
However much United States voters may agree that there is a waste in government and that the government as a whole spends beyond its means, it is difficult to find broad support for a movement towards a minimal state
a) However much United States voters may agree that
b) Despite the agreement among United States voters to the fact
c) Although United States voters agree
d) Even though United States voters may agree
e) There is agreement among United States voters that
It is worthwhile to go through Ron’s authoritative views about the intent part as well as many other aspects of this topic
https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/foru ... t3375.htmlHTH
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