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E for me.

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One more for E
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E: the first states a problem; the second points to a defect in a proposed solution


yup E. i was about to choose C because i read "defect" as "defeat". hmmm. :twisted:
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E is the best answer.

A and B are wrong because the second highlighted portion does not discredit “the popular opinionâ€



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