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A can be eliminated due to use of “to demonstrate� rather than “in demonstrating�.
B is wordy in “as a demonstration of�
C and D can be eliminated because of the use of ‘proves’. (There’s no universal law being talked about here)
E is the best choice.
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:04 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: United states air force officials a cannon
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9774
A. Correct. The argument says that automobile manufacturers addressed the trade-off between efficiency and safety by designing two kinds of cars, a more efficient but less safe car for local travel, and a less efficient but safer car for long-distance travel. Further, the argument says that "mo...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:03 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: two types of vehicle designs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2105
)(A) Correct.Siuzdak counters Janeck’s statement by saying that the experience of running a major corporation is a valuable experience to run for office and that he is qualified. This means that Siuzdak interpreted Janeck’s remark to be suggesting that Stevenson was unqualified for the office of...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:02 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Mr. Janeck and Ms.Suizdak
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5124
Since the distance is rounded to 290, its max and min value could be 295 and 285 respt.
Similarly, the max and in value of gasoline used could be 12.5 and 11.5 gallons.
So, the range of miles per gallons should be between 285/12.5 to 295/11.5.
Hence, D is the answer.
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:57 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: I dont understand this question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9131
The ratio of elements in two alloys are 5:3 and 1:2. Let the weight of 1unit of each alloy be 8 x 3 = 24. Then alloy A will have elements weighing 15 and 9. Alloy B will have elements weighing 8 and 16. Now these two alloys are mixed in the ratio 4:3. So, weight of elements taken from alloy A = 60 a...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:55 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Two alloys A and B are composed of two basic elements. The r
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14300
A, B, C, and D all change the intended meaning of the sentence by “learning to live during the 1950s� or “practice falling during the 1950s�. Only E conserves the meaning and is succinct and effective.
E is the best choice.
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:52 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: As part of their therapy, young polio victims learning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5955
A and B can be eliminated for “were…conclude� and “declined…conclude�.
C is awkward due to use of “with…with�.
E is wordy in “because of� and awkward due to ‘declining’.
D is the best choice.
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:46 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: sales of cars
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4900
(A) is way too broad to support. We don't know anything about the earliest species. (B) Mistaken negation, swaps the logic around. Paragraph tells that if the sole pollinator DOES become extinct then the plant species is also in trouble. Not the other way around. We aren't told what happens to the p...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:45 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: flowering plant species
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2241
In A, both one and it seem to refer to a condition. The result is a nonsensical meaning: Any medical test will sometimes indicate that there is ONE CONDITION when A CONDITION is not. Eliminate A. B and D distort the meaning by implying that the purpose of a medical test is to detect a MOMENT IN TIME...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:42 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Any medical test will sometimes fail to detect a condition
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8709
Since people are "countable", fewer is the correct usage. A, B eliminated.
Use of "as" is incorrect because we are comparing. C, D also eliminated.
E is correct, "than" is required.
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:18 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Comparison "As" vs "Than"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2674
A. The ecologist rejects the common view about the Highlands' deforestation. The first claim supports main claim. After all, "however" indicates a change in direction. B. Correct. First and second bold support main claim, "rejection of a certain position." C. First bold face is n...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:16 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Boldface 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3868
The Sentence describes the baby’s momentous escape from the womb, and then discusses the dreadful eyesight all babies possess. The sentence continues with the pronoun “it�, which could refer back to the baby, the vision, or potentially even the womb, as any singular noun in the sentence could ...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:13 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: As a baby emerges from the darkness of the womb..
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6219
The conclusion of the argument is that the city will see many of its prized industries relocate to more convenient cities and the city's financial health will be jeopardized if the city does not make changes soon to the transportation network. This is also the second bolded sentence. The first bolde...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:09 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: City Government should invest surplus funds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1752
)(A) describes when the best time for rain is. However, it does not describe whether the prices will rise or fall today. Out of scope. (B) Comparison betwee this season and the last is not important for the argument at stake; it neither supports nor refutes the conclusion that prices will fall. (C) ...
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:07 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Crops in the future market.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4399
“To keep from� is the idiomatic usage. Hence, C, D, and E can be eliminated.
B uses ‘it’ correctly to specify what could be stolen.
B is the best choice.
- by Nick0203
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:03 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Archaeologists in Ireland believe that
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14113