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Using graphic simulations and conceptual frames, scientists projected the effects of almost negligible (about a pinch of salt per person per day), steady annual cutback of sodium in- take in the U.S. diet, cutting sodium consumption by 40 percent to about 2,200 mg/day over a decade. A gradual cutback in sodium intake by 40 percent to about 2,200 mg/day over a decade is projected to save between 280,000 and 500,000 lives. An even better result is pos- sible, and about 60 percent more deaths could be averted over this decade if these same cutbacks could be achieved faster by upping the cutback amount (500,000 to 850,000 lives).
In the argument given above, the two boldface portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that main conclusion.
(B) The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn in order to support that main conclusion.
(C) The first is an objection that the argument rejects; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
(D) The first is an objection that the argument rejects; the second presents a conclusion that could be drawn if that objection were allowed to stand.
(E) The first is a claim that has been advanced in support of a position that the argument op- poses; the second is a claim advanced in support of the main conclusion of the argument.
In the argument given above, the two boldface portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the main conclusion of the argument; the second is that main conclusion.
(B) The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn in order to support that main conclusion.
(C) The first is an objection that the argument rejects; the second is the main conclusion of the argument.
(D) The first is an objection that the argument rejects; the second presents a conclusion that could be drawn if that objection were allowed to stand.
(E) The first is a claim that has been advanced in support of a position that the argument op- poses; the second is a claim advanced in support of the main conclusion of the argument.
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Using graphic simulations and conceptual frames, scientists projected the effects of almost negligible (about a pinch of salt per person per day), steady annual cutback of sodium in- take in the U.S. diet, cutting sodium consumption by 40 percent to about 2,200 mg/day over a decade. A gradual cutback in sodium intake by 40 percent to about 2,200 mg/day over a decade is projected to save between 280,000 and 500,000 lives. An even better result is pos- sible, and about 60 percent more deaths could be averted over this decade if these same cutbacks could be achieved faster by upping the cutback amount (500,000 to 850,000 lives).
An even better result is possible - This is the main conclusion of the argument. If you can identify this, 90% chance you will get the question correct.
On careful reading, we understand that the main conclusion and both bold faces are on same side of the argument. The first boldface is on parallel with the conclusion (as it agrees with the conclusion and doesn't reject it) while second boldface directly extends the conclusion by giving numerical example on how even better result is possible.
Thus we can reject option C, D and E as neither the boldfaces nor the conclusion oppose/reject each other.
We can reject option A as the second boldface is not a conclusion itself.
By PoE, the correct answer is option B. Let's dive deeper in option B.
The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the argument - Well, I disagree that this 'SUPPORTS' the conclusion. Say, you achieved a 'B' on your test. No way this suggest that you can achieve 'A' on your next test. At the best i would say this is better than any other option so we keep it.
the second is a conclusion drawn in order to support that main conclusion - Second boldface is clearly a supporter of conclusion as it gives numerical example to prove the conclusion.
I hope this helps!
An even better result is possible - This is the main conclusion of the argument. If you can identify this, 90% chance you will get the question correct.
On careful reading, we understand that the main conclusion and both bold faces are on same side of the argument. The first boldface is on parallel with the conclusion (as it agrees with the conclusion and doesn't reject it) while second boldface directly extends the conclusion by giving numerical example on how even better result is possible.
Thus we can reject option C, D and E as neither the boldfaces nor the conclusion oppose/reject each other.
We can reject option A as the second boldface is not a conclusion itself.
By PoE, the correct answer is option B. Let's dive deeper in option B.
The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the argument - Well, I disagree that this 'SUPPORTS' the conclusion. Say, you achieved a 'B' on your test. No way this suggest that you can achieve 'A' on your next test. At the best i would say this is better than any other option so we keep it.
the second is a conclusion drawn in order to support that main conclusion - Second boldface is clearly a supporter of conclusion as it gives numerical example to prove the conclusion.
I hope this helps!
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The first boldface is a prediction, based on simulation — it supports the general idea that cutting sodium saves lives.
The second boldface presents a stronger version of that same claim — another prediction/conclusion drawn from the data, suggesting an even better outcome if done faster.
So, the second is not the main conclusion, but a conclusion that supports or strengthens the main idea
B) The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn in order to support that main conclusion.
The second boldface presents a stronger version of that same claim — another prediction/conclusion drawn from the data, suggesting an even better outcome if done faster.
So, the second is not the main conclusion, but a conclusion that supports or strengthens the main idea
B) The first is a prediction that, if accurate, would provide support for the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn in order to support that main conclusion.
