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Museum curator: Some old buildings in our city have been reconstructed after earthquakes, and lively new public spaces have emerged within them. Some historians maintain that these reconstructed buildings are as worthy of admiration as the originals. They preserve the same architectural style and are often indistinguishable from the older structures. However, part of what makes historic buildings valuable is that they are authentic physical links to earlier generations. That sense of authenticity is diminished when a building is known to be a reconstruction.
Which of the following best describes the roles of the two portions in boldface?
A. The first is a premise of the curator’s argument; the second addresses an objection to the curator’s conclusion.
B. The first presents evidence for a claim; the second explains why that evidence supports the curator’s conclusion.
C. The first defends an assumption made by the curator; the second explains why the curator’s conclusion undermines the position that the curator challenges.
D. The first is the claim that the curator directly challenges; the second is the conclusion defended by the curator’s argument.
E. The first is used to support the position that the curator opposes; the second elaborates on the justification for the curator’s conclusion.
Which of the following best describes the roles of the two portions in boldface?
A. The first is a premise of the curator’s argument; the second addresses an objection to the curator’s conclusion.
B. The first presents evidence for a claim; the second explains why that evidence supports the curator’s conclusion.
C. The first defends an assumption made by the curator; the second explains why the curator’s conclusion undermines the position that the curator challenges.
D. The first is the claim that the curator directly challenges; the second is the conclusion defended by the curator’s argument.
E. The first is used to support the position that the curator opposes; the second elaborates on the justification for the curator’s conclusion.
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Museum curator: Some old buildings in our city have been reconstructed after earthquakes, and lively new public spaces have emerged within them. Some historians maintain that these reconstructed buildings are as worthy of admiration as the originals. [b]They preserve the same architectural style and are often indistinguishable from the older structures. However, part of what makes historic buildings valuable is that they are authentic physical links to earlier generations. That sense of authenticity is diminished when a building is known to be a reconstruction.
Which of the following best describes the roles of the two portions in boldface?
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A. The first is a premise of the curator’s argument; the second addresses an objection to the curator’s conclusion.
B. The first presents evidence for a claim; the second explains why that evidence supports the curator’s conclusion.
C. The first defends an assumption made by the curator; the second explains why the curator’s conclusion undermines the position that the curator challenges.
D. The first is the claim that the curator directly challenges; the second is the conclusion defended by the curator’s argument.
E. The first is used to support the position that the curator opposes; the second elaborates on the justification for the curator’s conclusion.
The curator first summarizes the historians’ view that reconstructed buildings are as worthy of admiration as original ones. The first boldface statement: “They preserve the same architectural style and are often indistinguishable from the older structures.” serves as support for that opposing position.
The curator then presents her own reasoning that historic value depends on authenticity as a link to earlier generations, and that this value is reduced when a building is known to be a reconstruction. The second boldface statement: “That sense of authenticity is diminished when a building is known to be a reconstruction.” develops a key premise supporting the curator’s conclusion that reconstructed buildings are not as worthy of admiration as originals.
(A) Incorrect. The first boldface is not part of the curator’s own support; it is offered for the opposing view.
(B) Incorrect. The second boldface does not explain why the first supports the curator’s conclusion; it supports the curator against it.
(C) Incorrect. The first is not defending an editorial assumption, and the second is not framed as showing how the curator’s conclusion undermines the other side.
(D) Incorrect. The second boldface is not the main conclusion; it is a reason for that conclusion.
(E) Correct. The first supports the position the curator opposes; the second elaborates the justification for the curator’s conclusion.
Answer: E
Museum curator: Some old buildings in our city have been reconstructed after earthquakes, and lively new public spaces have emerged within them. Some historians maintain that these reconstructed buildings are as worthy of admiration as the originals. [b]They preserve the same architectural style and are often indistinguishable from the older structures. However, part of what makes historic buildings valuable is that they are authentic physical links to earlier generations. That sense of authenticity is diminished when a building is known to be a reconstruction.
Which of the following best describes the roles of the two portions in boldface?
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A. The first is a premise of the curator’s argument; the second addresses an objection to the curator’s conclusion.
B. The first presents evidence for a claim; the second explains why that evidence supports the curator’s conclusion.
C. The first defends an assumption made by the curator; the second explains why the curator’s conclusion undermines the position that the curator challenges.
D. The first is the claim that the curator directly challenges; the second is the conclusion defended by the curator’s argument.
E. The first is used to support the position that the curator opposes; the second elaborates on the justification for the curator’s conclusion.
The curator first summarizes the historians’ view that reconstructed buildings are as worthy of admiration as original ones. The first boldface statement: “They preserve the same architectural style and are often indistinguishable from the older structures.” serves as support for that opposing position.
The curator then presents her own reasoning that historic value depends on authenticity as a link to earlier generations, and that this value is reduced when a building is known to be a reconstruction. The second boldface statement: “That sense of authenticity is diminished when a building is known to be a reconstruction.” develops a key premise supporting the curator’s conclusion that reconstructed buildings are not as worthy of admiration as originals.
(A) Incorrect. The first boldface is not part of the curator’s own support; it is offered for the opposing view.
(B) Incorrect. The second boldface does not explain why the first supports the curator’s conclusion; it supports the curator against it.
(C) Incorrect. The first is not defending an editorial assumption, and the second is not framed as showing how the curator’s conclusion undermines the other side.
(D) Incorrect. The second boldface is not the main conclusion; it is a reason for that conclusion.
(E) Correct. The first supports the position the curator opposes; the second elaborates the justification for the curator’s conclusion.
Answer: E
