Every year many people become ill because of airborne mold spores in their homes. After someone becomes ill, specialists are often hired to eradicate the mold. These specialists look in damp areas of the house, since mold is almost always found in places where there is substantial moisture. If one wishes to avoid mold poisoning, then, one should make sure to keep all internal plumbing in good condition to prevent leakage that could serve as a breeding ground for mold.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
a Mold itself does not create moisture.
b Most homeowners know enough about plumbing to determine whether theirs is in good condition.
c Mold cannot grow in dry areas.
d No varieties of mold are harmless.
e Mold spores cannot be filtered from the air.
Original answer follows
OA is A
Negation strategy does not seem to work here...if I said Mold CAN grow in dry areas i.e reversed..then all this moisture business is completely irrelevant...so seems like a logical choice.
I have read few answers on some forums, but not totally convinced.
Seeking some expert opinions here, on tackling such choices.
I narrowed down to the OA and C, and then chose C, using negation strategy rule.
Please please help.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
a Mold itself does not create moisture.
b Most homeowners know enough about plumbing to determine whether theirs is in good condition.
c Mold cannot grow in dry areas.
d No varieties of mold are harmless.
e Mold spores cannot be filtered from the air.
Original answer follows
OA is A
Negation strategy does not seem to work here...if I said Mold CAN grow in dry areas i.e reversed..then all this moisture business is completely irrelevant...so seems like a logical choice.
I have read few answers on some forums, but not totally convinced.
Seeking some expert opinions here, on tackling such choices.
I narrowed down to the OA and C, and then chose C, using negation strategy rule.
Please please help.
