Hi Vivian,VivianKerr wrote:@aspirant2011 The Prediction should match the correct answer choice as closely as possible. That is why it's important to write one down whenever possible. You write down a Prediction because it clarifies for you what you should look for in the answer choices.
Here, I got the Prediction by reversing the Assumption. The assumption was that the "virus would quickly spread" so that needs to be true in order for the Conclusion to be true ("trees should be cut down now"). Since it's a weaken question, we are looking for the opposite of that assumption. The opposite is that the "virus will NOT quickly spread". The part in the parentheses is just further elaboration which ties this assumption back to the conclusion.
Just last one doubt i.e in case of weakening questions always prediction would come after reversing the assumption??????