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09 Dec 2010, 12:58
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Sociologist: Some people argue that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. Critics of such a view argue that more people were executed for theft in preindustrial England than were executed in England after industrialization. But such a criticism overlooks the fact that industrialization and capitalism are two very different social phenomena, and that the latter predated the former by several centuries.
Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the passage by the point that capitalism and industrialization are distinct?
(A) It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(B) It is cited as a direct contradiction of the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(C) It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(D) It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(E) It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the passage by the point that capitalism and industrialization are distinct?
(A) It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(B) It is cited as a direct contradiction of the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(C) It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(D) It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
(E) It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.
09 Dec 2010, 13:27
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My answer is "E"
Int he stimulus it is mentioned "industrialization. But such a criticism overlooks the fact that industrialization and capitalism are two very different social phenomena...".
The underlined part tells us that the statement is made against the critics and in support of the people that argue regarding the capital punishment.
Now if we scan the Options
(A) It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism..... this goes against what we have discussed
(B) It is cited as a direct contradiction of the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism..... again this goes what we have discussed above
(C) It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.... could be close one, but the statement is not made to conclusively prove the position. So should not be the correct answer
(D) It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.... its against what we have discussed above
(E) It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism....... The correct answer. The statement supports people argue for capital punishment and it is against the critics.
Int he stimulus it is mentioned "industrialization. But such a criticism overlooks the fact that industrialization and capitalism are two very different social phenomena...".
The underlined part tells us that the statement is made against the critics and in support of the people that argue regarding the capital punishment.
Now if we scan the Options
(A) It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism..... this goes against what we have discussed
(B) It is cited as a direct contradiction of the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism..... again this goes what we have discussed above
(C) It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.... could be close one, but the statement is not made to conclusively prove the position. So should not be the correct answer
(D) It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism.... its against what we have discussed above
(E) It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism....... The correct answer. The statement supports people argue for capital punishment and it is against the critics.
Sociologist: Some people argue that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. Critics of such a view argue that more people were executed for theft in preindustrial England than were executed in England after industrialization. But such a criticism overlooks the fact that industrialization and capitalism are two very different social phenomena, and that the latter predated the former by several centuries.
Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the passage by the point that capitalism and industrialization are distinct?
The passage says that an important fact is overlooked by the critics while claiming that more people were executed in preindustrial England than postindustrial England. This undermines the argument made by the critics
(A) It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. No evidence of any sort is stated in the passage.
(B) It is cited as a direct contradiction of the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. There is nothing contraditory in the passage.
(C) It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. Since this undermines the critics claim so it strengthen the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential for British capitalism. This is close choice.
(D) It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. It picks a flaw in the argument and hence can't support
(E) It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. It picks up a flaw in the critics argument and hence undermines it.
Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the passage by the point that capitalism and industrialization are distinct?
The passage says that an important fact is overlooked by the critics while claiming that more people were executed in preindustrial England than postindustrial England. This undermines the argument made by the critics
(A) It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. No evidence of any sort is stated in the passage.
(B) It is cited as a direct contradiction of the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. There is nothing contraditory in the passage.
(C) It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. Since this undermines the critics claim so it strengthen the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential for British capitalism. This is close choice.
(D) It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. It picks a flaw in the argument and hence can't support
(E) It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. It picks up a flaw in the critics argument and hence undermines it.
