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07 Aug 2019, 22:11
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Coined by historian of science Robert Proctor, the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread confusion and deceit, usually to sell a product or win favor.
A) the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread
B) the term "agnotology" is the study of acts deliberately intended to spread
C) the term "agnotology" involves the study of acts having the deliberate intention to spread
D) the term "agnotology" is the referral of the study of acts that have the deliberate intention to spread
E) the term "agnotology" refers to the study of acts deliberately intended to spread
07 Aug 2019, 22:13
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
Coined by historian of science Robert Proctor, the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread confusion and deceit, usually to sell a product or win favor.
• a term is not a study [of certain kinds of acts]
• although it may be defensible in informal speech, the placement of deliberately after intended is not standard. For the most part, ghe phrase intended to spread is clearer when uninterrupted, and "deliberately" should modify "intended.")
A term describes or names something
• acts do not have deliberate intentions
I would not eliminate on this basis alone, but compared to E this part sounds nonsensical and long-winded.
• a referral means "the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power" See Cambridge Dictionary Online, HERE
• this sentence is babble. It should not catch native speakers off guard. Although referral may seem similar to refer, it is not.
• acts do not have a deliberate intention to spread anything. Acts can't think. (No mens rea. Google it. )
• if you're not sure whether you like the argument that "inanimate objects cannot intend to do anything," simply compare phrasing in D with that in E
D) that have the deliberate intention to spread
E) deliberately intended to spread
• Passive is better in this case
-- Past participles (verbED words) such as "intended" are passive.
-- When agency of inanimate objects is at issue, choose the construction that downplays the objects' ability to do anything (agency).
-- In (E), in the noun phrase acts deliberately intended to spread we do not know who (or what) has a deliberate intention to spread, and not knowing is a good thing in this instance because acts do not themselves deliberately intend to do anything, so the actor with intent is tacitly Everyperson or Some People (anonymous).
By the time you take the GMAT, it should be clear, quickly, that E is superior. E is clearer, more logical, and more concise than D.
The answer is E.
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EpilepticLearner , I said this on the other topic thread, but I like creating little communities out of strangers from all over the world, so: welcome to SC Butler.
kunaldutt15 , welcome to SC Butler.
Both of you wrote very good posts.
I am pleased to see that people caught the meaning error and more importantly, compared other options to option (E).
Comparing is a really good strategy.
bartk , your post made me laugh. Your tone is funny and I like your . . . well, the bot thing that seems to be doing the "who knows" gesture.
(Did you memorize all those symbols and their order? Or do you have a cheat sheet?)
Speaking of bots, Xylan
You sorta blew up Google? Would you do so again, permanently? (I have an unnatural fear of Google. I'll get to your post. It's finally the weekend.)
People who explained did a really good job. I am pleased. Those people get kudos. Happy kudos, and have a great weekend.
Project SC Butler: Day 148: Sentence Correction (SC2)
Coined by historian of science Robert Proctor, the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread confusion and deceit, usually to sell a product or win favor.
Quote:
• a term cannot BE something other than itself
• a term is not a study [of certain kinds of acts]
• although it may be defensible in informal speech, the placement of deliberately after intended is not standard. For the most part, ghe phrase intended to spread is clearer when uninterrupted, and "deliberately" should modify "intended.")
Quote:
• same problem as that in (A): a term cannot BE something such as study
Quote:
• a term does not involve (include, entail) "the study of" certain kinds of acts
A term describes or names something
• acts do not have deliberate intentions
I would not eliminate on this basis alone, but compared to E this part sounds nonsensical and long-winded.
Quote:
• this sentence is a train wreck
• a referral means "the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power" See Cambridge Dictionary Online, HERE
• this sentence is babble. It should not catch native speakers off guard. Although referral may seem similar to refer, it is not.
• acts do not have a deliberate intention to spread anything. Acts can't think. (No mens rea. Google it. )
• if you're not sure whether you like the argument that "inanimate objects cannot intend to do anything," simply compare phrasing in D with that in E
D) that have the deliberate intention to spread
E) deliberately intended to spread
• Passive is better in this case
-- Past participles (verbED words) such as "intended" are passive.
-- When agency of inanimate objects is at issue, choose the construction that downplays the objects' ability to do anything (agency).
-- In (E), in the noun phrase acts deliberately intended to spread we do not know who (or what) has a deliberate intention to spread, and not knowing is a good thing in this instance because acts do not themselves deliberately intend to do anything, so the actor with intent is tacitly Everyperson or Some People (anonymous).
By the time you take the GMAT, it should be clear, quickly, that E is superior. E is clearer, more logical, and more concise than D.
Quote:
• finally we have the correct verb (refers) and a concisely written sentence
The answer is E.
COMMENTS
EpilepticLearner , I said this on the other topic thread, but I like creating little communities out of strangers from all over the world, so: welcome to SC Butler.
kunaldutt15 , welcome to SC Butler.
Both of you wrote very good posts.
I am pleased to see that people caught the meaning error and more importantly, compared other options to option (E).
Comparing is a really good strategy.
bartk , your post made me laugh. Your tone is funny and I like your . . . well, the bot thing that seems to be doing the "who knows" gesture.
(Did you memorize all those symbols and their order? Or do you have a cheat sheet?)
Speaking of bots, Xylan
You sorta blew up Google? Would you do so again, permanently? (I have an unnatural fear of Google. I'll get to your post. It's finally the weekend.) People who explained did a really good job. I am pleased. Those people get kudos. Happy kudos, and have a great weekend.
General Discussion
Updated on: 08 Aug 2019, 02:07
Originally posted by EpilepticLearner on 07 Aug 2019, 23:07.
Last edited by EpilepticLearner on 08 Aug 2019, 02:07, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by EpilepticLearner on 08 Aug 2019, 02:07, edited 1 time in total.
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I believe the answer is E
Coined by historian of science Robert Proctor, the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread confusion and deceit, usually to sell a product or win favor.
A) the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread
--> A "term" is a word, not its meaning.
B) the term "agnotology" is the study of acts deliberately intended to spread
--> Same as A
C) the term "agnotology" involves the study of acts having the deliberate intention to spread
--> Same as A but with "involves". Although I wasn't 100% confident to eliminate the sentence on that basis. "Having" makes the sentence even more awkward and confirmed my doubt. C stands no chance in comparison to E.
D) the term "agnotology" is the referral of the study of acts that have the deliberate intention to spread
--> same as A
E) the term "agnotology" refers to the study of acts deliberately intended to spread
--> Gorgeous. refer expresses the intended meaning.
Coined by historian of science Robert Proctor, the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread confusion and deceit, usually to sell a product or win favor.
A) the term "agnotology" is the study of acts intended deliberately to spread
--> A "term" is a word, not its meaning.
B) the term "agnotology" is the study of acts deliberately intended to spread
--> Same as A
C) the term "agnotology" involves the study of acts having the deliberate intention to spread
--> Same as A but with "involves". Although I wasn't 100% confident to eliminate the sentence on that basis. "Having" makes the sentence even more awkward and confirmed my doubt. C stands no chance in comparison to E.
D) the term "agnotology" is the referral of the study of acts that have the deliberate intention to spread
--> same as A
E) the term "agnotology" refers to the study of acts deliberately intended to spread
--> Gorgeous. refer expresses the intended meaning.
