Although computer manufacturer X has experienced decreasing sales in the last quarter, stockholder should not sell their shares of the company. The stock price of a financially troubled company can rise dramatically once these problems are solved. Last year, the stock price of steel manufacturer Y rebounded after the company reduced its accounts receivable backlog.
A - The first phrase contains the author's conclusion and the second phrase contains unrelated information.
B - The first phrase states a position and the second phrase provides evidence to undermine that position.
C - The first phrase states a premise on which the conclusion is based and the second phrase provides the conclusion.
D - The first phrase states the conclusion and the second phrase supports the conclusion with an analogy.
E - The first phrase offers advice and the second phrase draws a contrast between two companies.
A - The first phrase contains the author's conclusion and the second phrase contains unrelated information.
B - The first phrase states a position and the second phrase provides evidence to undermine that position.
C - The first phrase states a premise on which the conclusion is based and the second phrase provides the conclusion.
D - The first phrase states the conclusion and the second phrase supports the conclusion with an analogy.
E - The first phrase offers advice and the second phrase draws a contrast between two companies.
