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02 Sep 2023, 23:27
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Hi Saupayan,
Let's say that {S} is a support for a conclusion {C}.
If we just say "I question the support", we are most likely questioning {S}.
But if we say "{S} supports {C}, and I question that support", we are not necessarily questioning {S} itself. Instead, we are most likely questioning the path from {S} to {C}. This is because in this case, that support does not refer directly to {S}.
Here's option A:
Now take a look at that support in the second half. What does it refer to? The author is not trying to refer to the first BF statement itself (the evidence). Instead, that support refers to the word supporting mentioned in the first half. In other words, the author says the second BF statement gives us a reason to question the support that the first BF statement provides to some conclusion.
Saupayan
It's always a good sign when a test taker analyses a question/option deeply. In this case, however, you may be linking the word support to the wrong thing.
Let's say that {S} is a support for a conclusion {C}.
If we just say "I question the support", we are most likely questioning {S}.
But if we say "{S} supports {C}, and I question that support", we are not necessarily questioning {S} itself. Instead, we are most likely questioning the path from {S} to {C}. This is because in this case, that support does not refer directly to {S}.
Here's option A:
perfectstranger
The first BF statement has been called evidence. Let's take a look at the entire thing: evidence that has been taken as supporting a conclusion.
Now take a look at that support in the second half. What does it refer to? The author is not trying to refer to the first BF statement itself (the evidence). Instead, that support refers to the word supporting mentioned in the first half. In other words, the author says the second BF statement gives us a reason to question the support that the first BF statement provides to some conclusion.
29 May 2024, 12:16
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KarishmaB
I also rejected this answer choice because I believed it doesnt question the support itself. The statement that the exectuives are buying their own shares is true. It is questioning the conclusion drawn from this support - the conclusion that the depositors can be relieved.
In such a situation how do you choose between option choices A and E?
GMATNinja
26 Jun 2024, 07:52
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nikitathegreat
Notice that choice (A) does NOT say that the first IS support. Rather, (A) says that the first is EVIDENCE that has been taken as supporting a conclusion -- specifically, the conclusion that the worrisome rumors must be false.
The second half of (A) does not suggest that we are questioning the evidence itself. Instead, it suggests that we are questioning whether that evidence does in fact support the conclusion (that the worrisome rumors must be false). The second BF describes why that evidence -- even if it's true -- might not support that conclusion, so (A) works.
As described in this post, the author's goal is not to explain why the execs are buying shares, so (E) is out.
I hope that helps!
