Exercise is an integral part of sustaining a high level of health. The body needs to be challenged if it is to become fitter and stronger. However,
overexertion can lead to injury. An exercise program
should always maintain a slow and natural pace of progression.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
The argument says exercise is necessary, but it also warns that
too much exertion can cause injury. From that risk, it draws a recommendation about how an exercise program should be structured. So the first boldface part is a possible harmful outcome, and the second is the conclusion that aims to prevent it.
(A) The first is an opinion; the second is a conclusion based on that opinion.
This is not right. The first statement is not presented as a mere opinion. It is presented as a possible real consequence of overexertion.
(B) The first is a factual possibility; the second is an opinion that opposes that possibility.
This is not right. The second statement does not oppose the possibility of injury. It gives a recommendation meant to reduce that risk.
(C) The first is a general opinion; the second is a conclusion that supports that opinion.
This is incorrect. Again, the first part is not framed as a general opinion, and the second does not support it. It responds to it.
(D) The first is a factual possibility; the second is a conclusion that presents a method of preventing the occurrence of that possibility.
This is the best answer. The first boldface part states the danger, and the second gives the recommended way to avoid that danger.
(E) The first is a possible event of cause and effect; the second denies the possibility of such an event to occur.
This is incorrect. The second statement does not deny that injury can happen. It says how one should exercise so that the risk is lower.
Answer: (D)