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Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you? According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t. World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors.
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In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors.
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Experts Global Explanation
Conclusion (implicit): The chances are that people don’t take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around.
How the first boldface connects with the conclusion: Content of the conclusion.
How the second boldface connects with the conclusion: The second boldface is evidence that supports the conclusion.
A: Although it employs a different vocabulary, this answer choice is in sync with our reasoning above.
B: Second boldface is not a conclusion.
C: Bad choice; the role of each boldface suggested in this answer choice is incorrect; neither the first is an objection to the position defended nor the second represents the position being defended; in fact, the argument is not about defending a position in the first place.
D: Bad choice; there is no explanation that the argument challenges.
E: Bad choice; the first is not evidence; there is no explanation that the argument challenges.
A is the best answer choice.
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mSKR
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1st and 2nd bold are not against each othe but support each other idea.
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
1st is a claim; 2nd is evidence-matches-correct
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
2nd is not drawn on basis of 1st but a evidence to support 1st statement.-reject
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
1st and 2nd are not against each other
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
Both are not against each other -reject
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors
1st is not a evidence -reject
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
1st is a claim; 2nd is evidence-matches-correct
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
2nd is not drawn on basis of 1st but a evidence to support 1st statement.-reject
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
1st and 2nd are not against each other
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
Both are not against each other -reject
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors
1st is not a evidence -reject
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Conclusion: people do not take time and appreciate the beauty around.
First bold part: It responds to the conclusion in affirmation.
Second bold part: Second is the example to support the conclusion.
Quote:
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
-- Correct: First identifies the conclusion and second is the evidence to support the same.
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
-- Second is not the conclusion.
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
-- Second is an example, not a position.
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
-- Fist is supporting the conclusion, not against it.
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors.
-- Same as D.
IMO answer is A
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Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you? According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t. World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
The first is some kind of conclusion of an experiment. ANd the second supports it
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim. Sound ok for me
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim. the second is not a conclusion
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position. both boldface fragments do not go against each other
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation. The argument does not challenges anything
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors. The first is not an evidence, ad the second is not a competing explanation, because both go in the same direction
The answer is A
The first is some kind of conclusion of an experiment. ANd the second supports it
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim. Sound ok for me
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim. the second is not a conclusion
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position. both boldface fragments do not go against each other
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation. The argument does not challenges anything
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors. The first is not an evidence, ad the second is not a competing explanation, because both go in the same direction
The answer is A
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Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you? According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t. World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
Psychologist makes a claim that you dont listen
second is an evidence to support the claim.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim............CORRECT
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim............SECOND IS NOT A CONCLUSION AND NOT BASED ON FIRST ONE
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position............FIRST IS NOT OBJECTION
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation............ARGUMENT DOESNT CHALLENGE THE OPINION
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors............FIRST IS NOT EVIDENCE
Psychologist makes a claim that you dont listen
second is an evidence to support the claim.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim............CORRECT
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim............SECOND IS NOT A CONCLUSION AND NOT BASED ON FIRST ONE
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position............FIRST IS NOT OBJECTION
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation............ARGUMENT DOESNT CHALLENGE THE OPINION
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors............FIRST IS NOT EVIDENCE
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Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you? According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t. World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
Premise 1: Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you?
Premise 2: According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t.
Premise 3: World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
First bold face is content of the claim which is do you take time to appreciate you, and its telling NO
Second bold face is supporting it by giving an explanation
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim. Correct
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim. Second is not the conclusion
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position. First is not an objection
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation. First is not an opinion, its a result from an experiment
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors Second is not competing
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Premise 1: Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you?
Premise 2: According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t.
Premise 3: World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
First bold face is content of the claim which is do you take time to appreciate you, and its telling NO
Second bold face is supporting it by giving an explanation
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim. Correct
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim. Second is not the conclusion
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position. First is not an objection
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation. First is not an opinion, its a result from an experiment
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors Second is not competing
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Psychologist: Do you take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty around you? According to a recent experiment, chances are you don’t. World famous violinist Josh Bell posed as a street musician in a Washington D.C. metro station to see how many people would stop and listen. Despite the fact that he was playing a $3.5 million handcrafted violin and had just sold out a concert in Boston where ticket prices averaged $100 each, very few people stopped to appreciate his beautiful performance. He made a measly $32 that day.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
Correct choice: since the first answer the question and the question is more elaborated later within the stimulus, that question identifies the content of a claim that we don’t appreciate the beauty around. The second supports the claim that we don’t appreciate the beauty around.
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
The second isnt the consluson of the psychologist. The second is the evidence taken from an experiment.
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
The first is not an objection. No position is defended here. The second is evidence, not position.
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
Argument doesn’t challenge the the firs boldface but supports.
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors.
Argument doesn’t challenge the the firs boldface but supports. The second is the evidence, not explanation.
Hence A
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In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is evidence that has been used to support that claim.
Correct choice: since the first answer the question and the question is more elaborated later within the stimulus, that question identifies the content of a claim that we don’t appreciate the beauty around. The second supports the claim that we don’t appreciate the beauty around.
B. The first identifies the content of a claim, the accuracy of which is at issue in the argument; the second is a conclusion drawn on the basis of that claim.
The second isnt the consluson of the psychologist. The second is the evidence taken from an experiment.
C. The first is an objection that has been raised against a position defended in the argument; the second is that position.
The first is not an objection. No position is defended here. The second is evidence, not position.
D. The first is an opinion that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second supports that explanation.
Argument doesn’t challenge the the firs boldface but supports.
E. The first is evidence that has been used to support an explanation that the argument challenges; the second is a competing explanation that the argument favors.
Argument doesn’t challenge the the firs boldface but supports. The second is the evidence, not explanation.
Hence A
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