pk6969 wrote:
need help in eliminating C. I think its strengthening by saying that these goods were preserved and still no such goods were found. please help.
When you stuck in some option , you can go back to conclusion and relate with other premise given and check whether this options strengthens the argument even to a little bit or weakens or neutral tone.
In my first reading, I eliminated all options . Because B strengthens to some extend but not very prominently. I could share my opinion why I rejected C and how I came back to B.
Conclusion: the camp probably dates to no later than 1630. I stick to this point in my mind and give this statement utmost priority to decide the effect of options.
Let's see C
Quote:
(C) The first European trade goods to reach the area would have been considered especially valuable and preserved as much as possible from loss or destruction.
Meaning: 1st European good was preserved for as long as possible.
What this statement indicates? - there should be high chances that European product should be found even after destruction. But We are given fact, no product was found.
What does it indicates? - It indicates that first European good was never reached there. Hence clarifies our premise:why no European product was found.
But does this have affect on our conclusion?
With this information, that European product never reached there , Can you say that camps dates to no later than 1630? We are in open dicussion now: Say yes, product was destroyed and no traces were found, it means it strengthens the claim. But there is other possibility that you can not challenge , maybe product never reached there , then it has no effect on our conclusion. Or why not product could reach in 1700s and still destroyed.
The key point is : there is no informaitn that can make any affect on the conclusion.
hence rejected.
Lets see what B does
Quote:
(B) At all camps in the region that have been reliably dated to the late 1620's, remains of European trade goods have been found.
Ok, products were found in almost all sites except this camp site. What does it means? - It indicates that camp was not dated to late 1620s. It removes all possibilities of late 1630s, late 1700s etc. What does it mean , this camp could have been before late 1620s.
What I need to find: The camp probably dates to no later than 1630.
If you ask me : Was the task not done after 10 am.
If i reply you, it was done before 9am.
Do you get your answer that yes the task was not done after 10am.
Hence clearly strengthens.
This reasoning made me choose B.
Alternatively ,
My conclusion depends on some years.
Other option indicates nothing about years. Other options could be valid for any time; not just in late 1630s. So it was an indication for me too that B could be an answer. Reasoning helped me to choose B option.
I hope it helps.