arunavamunshi1988 wrote:
Indeed difficult passage. Can anybody explain the ans of question 2 and 3?
2. The author�s attitude towards ECT is best described as a
Before looking at the choices , we can infer that the Author supports using ECT for mentally depressed patients. His support is reflected through out the passage but he also expressed in the last para the demerits and the need of control in using ECT. Keeping this in mind evaluate the answer choices.
A. determined neutrality
He is for ECT. hence worngB. mild criticism
He is not criticizing ECT. C. wholehearted approbation
Not sure what approbation is ? Lets reevaluate this laterD. qualified approval
This sounds right in tune with his tone through out the passageE. laudatory justification
He is not just laudatory but also expresses the need of control3. The author�s makes his point primarily by
Before looking at the answer choices lets reflect on the structure of the passage.
A view point published in an article is presented and a counter viewpoint that the author endorses is presented. The author in the end also expresses what he thinks are the demerits and suggestions to make ECT better.
A. offering a particular authority as a counter-view
Seems rightB. attacking one author�s lack of social responsibility
Its no where impliedC. criticizing the mindset of medical journalists
He is not criticizing the mindset of anyone. simply advocating for ECT by presenting actual informationD. a reasoned discussion of the merits and demerits of a therapy
he is discussing the merits of it by presenting a counter view.Hence A seems rightE. offering an objective evaluation
This is not an objective evaluation. He presents his viewpoint If there is a better explanation for Question 3, Please explain.