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23 Sep 2025, 04:17
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I understand your confusion with this question - it's testing a subtle distinction between how two scientists interpreted the same evidence.
Key Information Location:
The answer lies in lines 15-18 of the first paragraph:
- De Ricqlès found highly vascularized, fibro-lamellar bone in dinosaurs
- Bakker cited these characteristics as evidence for warm-bloodedness
- "Although de Ricqlès urged caution, arguing for an intermediate type of dinosaur physiology"
The Critical Contrast:
Both scientists observed the same bone characteristics, but:
- Bakker: This bone type = Evidence of warm-bloodedness
- De Ricqlès: This bone type = Not enough to conclude warm-bloodedness (urged caution, suggested intermediate physiology)
Why C is Correct:
"It did not provide sufficiently compelling evidence for warm-bloodedness" perfectly captures de Ricqlès's cautious stance. He found the bone but didn't think it was conclusive proof of warm-bloodedness.
Why Other Options Fail:
- A: De Ricqlès found it in "several groups" (not just a small group)
- B: No mention of growth rate inconsistency
- D: He documented it as truly fibro-lamellar
- E: Growth rings are discussed later, not related to de Ricqlès's view
Strategic Framework for "Author Contrast" Questions:
When you see "unlike X, Y believed..." in RC:
- Find where both names appear in the passage
- Look for contrast words: "although," "however," "but," "unlike"
- The answer will capture Y's different interpretation of the same evidence
Key Practice Resources:
You can practice similar contrast-based RC questions here (you'll find a lot of OG questions) - select Reading Comprehension under Verbal and start with Easy/Medium level to solidify your learning.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you're still struggling with this question or any other one!
23 Sep 2025, 05:05
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Thanks a lot.
Its much more clear now
I really appreciate your response!
Its much more clear now
I really appreciate your response!
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