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The master plan for the new park calls for the planting of trees of any species native to this area, except for those native trees that grow to be very large, such as the cottonwood. The trees that the community group donated were purchased at Three Rivers Nursery, which sells mostly native trees and shrubs. Thus, the donated trees are probably consistent with the master plan.
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
(A) Some tree species that grow to be very large are consistent with the master plan.
(B) Three Rivers Nursery sells cottonwood trees.
(C) Many of the native species that Three Rivers Nursery sells are shrubs, not trees.
(D) Tree species that are not native to this area and that are consistent with the master plan are rare and hard to find.
(E) Three Rivers Nursery does not sell any tree species that grow to be very large.
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
(A) Some tree species that grow to be very large are consistent with the master plan.
(B) Three Rivers Nursery sells cottonwood trees.
(C) Many of the native species that Three Rivers Nursery sells are shrubs, not trees.
(D) Tree species that are not native to this area and that are consistent with the master plan are rare and hard to find.
(E) Three Rivers Nursery does not sell any tree species that grow to be very large.
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Argument Structure:
Master plan allows: Native trees — EXCEPT those that grow very large (like cottonwood)
Evidence: Donated trees came from Three Rivers Nursery, which sells mostly native trees
Conclusion: Donated trees are probably consistent with the plan
The Gap:
To be "consistent with the plan," donated trees must be:
Native ✓ (Nursery sells "mostly native" — covered)
NOT large-growing ✗ (No information about this!)
Prethink: We need to know the nursery doesn't sell large-growing trees.
Answer Choice Analysis:
A. Some tree species that grow to be very large are consistent with the master plan.
The passage says large native trees are excluded. This contradicts the passage and doesn't address what the nursery sells. Eliminate.
B. Three Rivers Nursery sells cottonwood trees
Trap — this WEAKENS! Cottonwoods are specifically mentioned as excluded large trees. If the nursery sells them, donated trees might be cottonwoods! Eliminate.
C. Many of the native species that Three Rivers Nursery sells are shrubs, not trees.
The donated items are trees, not shrubs. This tells us nothing about whether the trees sold are large or small. Doesn't address the gap. Eliminate.
D. Tree species that are not native to this area and that are consistent with the master plan are rare and hard to find.
The plan only allows native trees. Non-native trees aren't consistent with the plan anyway. Out of scope. Eliminate.
E. Three Rivers Nursery does not sell any tree species that grow to be very large.
Directly closes the gap!
Plan excludes: Large-growing trees
Nursery doesn't sell: Large-growing trees
Therefore: Donated trees cannot be large-growing
Combined with "mostly native," donated trees are now:
✓ Probably native
✓ Definitely not large-growing
Both requirements satisfied. CORRECT.
Answer: (E)
Master plan allows: Native trees — EXCEPT those that grow very large (like cottonwood)
Evidence: Donated trees came from Three Rivers Nursery, which sells mostly native trees
Conclusion: Donated trees are probably consistent with the plan
The Gap:
To be "consistent with the plan," donated trees must be:
Native ✓ (Nursery sells "mostly native" — covered)
NOT large-growing ✗ (No information about this!)
Prethink: We need to know the nursery doesn't sell large-growing trees.
Answer Choice Analysis:
A. Some tree species that grow to be very large are consistent with the master plan.
The passage says large native trees are excluded. This contradicts the passage and doesn't address what the nursery sells. Eliminate.
B. Three Rivers Nursery sells cottonwood trees
Trap — this WEAKENS! Cottonwoods are specifically mentioned as excluded large trees. If the nursery sells them, donated trees might be cottonwoods! Eliminate.
C. Many of the native species that Three Rivers Nursery sells are shrubs, not trees.
The donated items are trees, not shrubs. This tells us nothing about whether the trees sold are large or small. Doesn't address the gap. Eliminate.
D. Tree species that are not native to this area and that are consistent with the master plan are rare and hard to find.
The plan only allows native trees. Non-native trees aren't consistent with the plan anyway. Out of scope. Eliminate.
E. Three Rivers Nursery does not sell any tree species that grow to be very large.
Directly closes the gap!
Plan excludes: Large-growing trees
Nursery doesn't sell: Large-growing trees
Therefore: Donated trees cannot be large-growing
Combined with "mostly native," donated trees are now:
✓ Probably native
✓ Definitely not large-growing
Both requirements satisfied. CORRECT.
Answer: (E)
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