Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major

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Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that  this season's figures are set to break all records . The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted  1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.
 
In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question.
B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion.
C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.

Prasannathawait · Answer

The first statement is clearly the conclusion of the argument and the second statement is additional prediction which is acting as a support to the main conclusion.
Hence it's D.

Lampard42 · Answer

the trend  indicates  that this season's figures are set to break all records. The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted 1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

Indicates - provides that first part of the bold face is the conclusion. 
The second part provides information that only 2 regions are expected to contribute 3.5 million trays as against total 9.3 million trays of previous year - provides support to the conclusion and hence the first bold face

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question. -  Based on above, First part is not a prediction + Second part supports the conclusion 
B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion.  Based on above, First part is not a prediction and second provides support 
C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument. second provides support to the first part which is the conclusion 
D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.  Correct, in line with initial analysis 
E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.  first part is the main conclusion

Vinit1 · Answer

In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

Discarded options are prefixed with X and explanations are after >>

XA. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question.
>>2nd bold portion does not question anything. It supports the conclusion of breaking all records.

XB. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion.
>>2nd bold portion is not a conclusion. It is a prediction for specific regions.

XC. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument.
>>It is true that both are predictions, however, the first portion is also the main conclusion of the paragraph. They are not supporting any other main coclusion.

D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
>> This is true. Based on statistics, the main conclusion of the author is that production will break all records this year. This is a prediction as well as the main conclusion. The second portion is predictions of specific regions which support the main conclusion about overall national production.

XE. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
>> First is not an intermediate conclusio, it is the main conclusion.

OC2910 · Answer

Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that this season's figures are set to break all records. The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted 1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

B1 : some sort of prediction or claim : the records will be broken 
B2: a prediction that strengthens bold face 1

now scanning option I am not that clear so lets go for POE at Best

In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A.  The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the  second calls that conclusion into question .   : second statement is not weakener

B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument;  the second is that conclusion.    : second statement not main conclusion

C.  Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument.  
 the reason to eliminate C imo that B2 is related to B1 which not as per the option

D.  The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.

E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.   : same reason as C they should be related

MayankSingh · Answer

IMO- D

Fact/Stats:-  Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes.

Prediction/ Conclusion -With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that this  season's figures are set to break all records.  - Bold part forms Conclusion

Supporting statement - The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted 1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the  main conclusion  of the argument; the second  calls that conclusion into question .-- INCORRECT - First is the main conclusion. Second Supports.
B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the  main conclusion  of the argument; the second is that conclusion.-- INCORRECT -- first part is the main conclusion.
C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the  main conclusion  of the argument.---- INCORRECT ---First is the main conclusion..
D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.------ CORRECT ----First part main conclusion, second supports...
E. The first is a prediction that forms an  intermediate conclusion  of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.--- INCORRECT ---First is the main conclusion

Verbal33 · Answer

Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that  this season's figures are set to break all records.  The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted  1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question.
In this option it states that both are opposite. But its actually supporting each other.  Incorrect.

B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion.
second can not be the conclusion. Its just a prediction.  Incorrect

C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument.
main conlclusion is first bold face. even if it is a prediction we do not have any other conclusion with us.

D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
Rightly says that first bold face is a conclusion and second one supports the first one.
 Correct.

E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
first seems to be the main conclusion.  Incorrect.

MahmoudFawzy · Answer

lets summarize the argument first: 
 The premise:(statistics suggest that ... so it is numbers based, not prediction) 
major investments ( facts ) ---> steady increase ( facts )

conclusion 1: (mere prediction, not based on facts. To increase is one level, but to break a record is an another level) 
increasing trend ( from steady increase ) ---> set to break all records ( ultimate prediction/conclusion )

conclusion 2: (a prediction supportive for the ultimate conclusion/prediction) 
1.8 of Darwin & 1.7 of Katherine ( intermediate prediction/ not the main conclusion ) ---> set to break all records ( ultimate prediction/conclusion )

Choice Analysis: 
A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second  calls  that conclusion into question.
the argument's parts are fully augmenting each others

B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will  support the main conclusion  of the argument; the second is that conclusion.
The opposite is true: the first is the main conclusion which is supported by the second.

C. Both are predictions that, if true, will  support the main conclusion  of the argument.
where is the conclusion here? none of them is the conclusion??

D. The first is a prediction that  forms the main conclusion  of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument. ( exactly )

E. The first is a prediction that forms an  intermediate conclusion  of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
the first is the main conclusion, and the second the intermediate prediction

D

exc4libur · Answer

Premise: stats suggest that planting and infra investments over the past decade have led to steady increase in production.
  Conclusion: track record of steady increases in production over past two years indicates that this year will be another of record production.
  Premise (supporting the conclusion): association predicted that the two regions will account for a significant production, "alone".

(A) the first is the main; the second doesn't call the con into question.
(B) the first is the main; the second is not the con.
(C) both are predictions, but the former is the main con (or main prediction) and the latter is support the main.
(E) the first is the main; the second does support the main.

Answer (D).

dcummins · Answer

Will be letting Aussies down if i don't get this lol..

A bunch of information is given describing a trend. Further statistics are given and then a prediction is made. This prediction is made by the Australian Daily themselves and thus forms at a minimum a partial conclusion. This prediction is then supported by an additional third-party prediction, which is used solely to support the first.

Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that  this season's figures are set to break all records . The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted  1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.
 
 A.  The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument;  the second calls that conclusion into question .
A is incorrect because the second does not call the first into question at all, it supports it.

B.  The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument;  the second is that conclusion .
B is incorrect because the second is not the conclusion, it is an additional prediction used to support the first.

C.  Both are predictions that, if true, will support  the main conclusion of the argument .
This is true, but the first is actually that conclusion. We can't infer that there is an additional conclusion sitting outside of the argument.

D.  The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
D is correct because it aligns perfectly. Both are predictions, but the first is what the Australian Daily concludes. The Australian Daily then supplies third-party evidence (another prediction) to support this prediction.

E.  The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.
The conclusion isnt overtly clear as its actually a prediction, but there is no other conclusion contained within the stem. Both are predictions also.

duchessjs · Answer

Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that  this season's figures are set to break all records.  The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted  1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

Bold section #1:  this season's figures are set to break all records.  
Bold section #2:  1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

When trying to decide between two clauses as to which is a   and which is the   insert " because " between the two clauses. 
The must logical combination of clauses... "X  because  Y has happened" ... X is the conclusion, and Y is the supporting fact/intermediate to conclusion.
When applying " because " to the two bold sections, the most logical combination is... 
 this season's figures are set to break all records. ]  because   1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone. ]
The above combination shows: 
Bold section #1 =  
Bold section #2 =

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question. 
 Incorrect ... Bold section #2 is a supporting fact to the conclusion.

B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion. 
 Incorrect ... Bold section #2 is not the conclusion, but instead supports the main conclusion as a supporting fact.

C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument. 
 Incorrect ... Bold section #1 forms the conclusion/prediction. & Bold section #2 does actually support the conclusion, however it is  not  a prediction.

D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument. 
 Correct ... Matches above clause combination.

E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument. 
 Incorrect ... Bold section #1 forms the main conclusion. No intermediate conclusion is present.

Correct Answer: D

komals06 · Answer

Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that this season's figures are set to break all records. The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted 1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

Question type: Boldface

Understanding Of Argument :

-Steady increase in mangoes production.- Premise
- last yrs 9.3 million trays, and year before 8.6 million trays- again supporting information so premise
- this year mangoes production set to break all record- BOLDFACE PART, its a prediction. ( Can be conclusion ,lets hold it for a while)
- Australian Mango Associations Predicts 1.8 million trays from X region and 1.7 million trays from Y region alone- Again our BOLD FACE PART is a prediction. It is supporting the previous boldface part .Hence it is intermediate conclusion. And First Bold face part is the main conclusion.

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question.

First part is main conclusion - As per our understanding so Eliminate

B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion.

First Part is main conclusion and it is supported by second boldface part- So Eliminate B

C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument.

Main conclusion is in First Boldface part, so given statement is incorrect, there is no other conclusion . So Eliminate C.

D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.

[b]Correct.[/b]

E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.

First is not the intermediate conclusion- So Eliminate E.

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123deepa · Answer

Australian Daily: Statistics suggest that some major investments by Northern Territory growers over the course of the last decade in planting and infrastructure have led to a steady increase in production of mangoes. With more than 9.3 million trays produced across the nation last year and 8.6 million trays the year before, the trend indicates that  this season's figures are set to break all records . The Australian Mango Industry Association has predicted  1.8 million trays will come from the Darwin region and a further 1.7 million trays from the Katherine region alone.

In the author’s argument, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

Pre-thinking: 
The first bold face is a prediction and that is also the main conclusion. 
The second bold face is also a prediction that supports the main conclusion.

A. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second calls that conclusion into question.  Incorrect. The first one is a prediction and that is also the main conclusion. 
B. The first is a prediction that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that conclusion.  Incorrect. second bold face is not the conclusion. 
C. Both are predictions that, if true, will support the main conclusion of the argument.  Incorrect. One of the predictions is also the main conclusion. 
D. The first is a prediction that forms the main conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.  Correct. Matches with pre-thinking. 
E. The first is a prediction that forms an intermediate conclusion of the argument; the second supports the main conclusion of the argument.  Incorrect. First is the main conclusion and second supports it.

TheUnicorn · Answer

Both the statements in bold are predictions. The main conclusion of the argument is that "this season's figures are set to break all records". First Prediction is the argument's final conclusion and second statement supports the main conclusion. Hence Option D.

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