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A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore,  the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator.  A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport,  lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today . Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.
 
In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.

B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.

C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.

D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.

E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.

jbrandl1 · Answer

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform;   therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator.    A crucial aspect such proponents miss  is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport,  lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today.   Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

Two conclusions,  a conclusion that the author disagrees with , and the   author's conclusion .

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.
 While this is a conclusion, it is not the author's conclusion.

B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
  Looks good.  The first is a conclusion, the second is the the basis for the author's conclusion.

C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
 While the first is a conclusion the author disagrees with, the second statement is not the main conclusion. The author bases the conclusion on the information in the second bolded statement.

D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
 The first is a conclusion, not a consideration.

E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
 The first is a conclusion, not support for a conclusion.

Therefore, I believe the correct answer choice is  B .

kavach · Answer

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

Fairly Simple question, before moving to the answer choices, let's analyze the question stem. 
First, the argument is discussing the proponent's view and states its conclusion:-  the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator.  
The argument then starts stating evidence against the proponent's conclusion by stating:-  given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern-day sport, lack of technological advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today.

Then the argument states the main conclusion: -  Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

Now, let's move to the POE.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.
 This is incorrect as the First BF is not the main conclusion of the argument, it is the conclusion of the proponents.

B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
 This is correct. It matches our prethinking.

C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
 This is incorrect as the second BF is not the main conclusion, it is evidence presented to support the main conclusion.

D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
 Now, this one is tricky, but carefully look at the first line, it says that it is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion. If you do the therefore test, this falls apart as as the main conclusion says - those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink. and the first BF states therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. It is in fact the other way around. Hence it is incorrect.

E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
 This is incorrect as the 1st BF is not supporting the main conclusion of the argument.

Hence for all the reasons stated above, THE ANSWER IS B.

GKomoku · Answer

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job. After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform; therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator. A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions; furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport, lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today. Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.

Let's decipher this argument and try to find the role of each entity:

A view fast gaining popularity is that international coaches emphasizing on technique and relying on a strict training regimen are overdoing their job.
Premise - gives general information about coaching and training using strict techniques is not good.

After all, at the highest level, the professional sportsmen lack neither the skill nor the expertise to perform;
Premise supports the intermediate conclusion - states that in general professional sportsmen doesn't have the skill and the expertise to perform well.

therefore, the role of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator.
Intermediate conclusion in role counter premise - 'therefore' - above premis gives us a reason why the role of of a coach must be more of a people manager and a facilitator.

A crucial aspect such proponents miss is that no sportsperson, however skilled, is flawless in technique and letting such lacuna aggravate is bound to have serious repercussions;
Premise - descriptive information that supports the conclusion.

furthermore, given the highly dynamic and competitive nature of the modern day sport
Premise - supporting information for main conclusion

lack of technical advancements may outmode tomorrow, a competitive sportsperson today
Premise supporting for main conclusion

Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink.
Main conclusion of the argument that author is advocating.

In the argument above, the portions in boldface play which of the following roles?

~~A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion.~~
B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.
E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument.

B is the answer.

Gilmour92 · Answer

Conclusion: "Clearly, those arguing for softer coaching at the highest level must rethink."

Boldface (BF) 1 is the generalization of a popular view (goes against the conclusion).

BF 2 is a premise for the conclusion.

A. The first is the main conclusion of the passage; the second opposes that conclusion. - BF1 is not the main conclusion as discussed.

B. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - Correct. BF1 can be considered as a conclusion present to support the general view. We find that the argument (main conclusion) opposes this view. BF2 is a premise for (supports) the main conclusion.

C. The first is a conclusion that the argument seeks to oppose; the second is the main conclusion of the argument. - BF2 is not the main conclusion.

D. The first is a consideration that has been used to oppose the main conclusion of the argument; the second is evidence presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - BF1 is not used to oppose the main conclusion. It is the other way round. The argument goes on to oppose the view mentioned in BF1.

E. The first has been used to support the main conclusion of the argument; the second is a consideration presented to support the main conclusion of the argument. - BF1 is not used to support the main conclusion. Both are opposing viewpoints.

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