Analyzing Argument - 02

01. During colonial times in America, juries were encouraged to ask questions of the parties in the courtroom. The jurors were, in fact, expected to investigate the facts of the case themselves. If jurors conducted an investigation today, we would throw out the case.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1juries are less important today than they were in colonial times.
  • 2jurors today are less interested in court cases than they were in colonial times.
  • 3courtrooms today are more efficient than they were in colonial times.
  • 4the jury system in America has changed since colonial times.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The paragraph focuses on the idea that the jury system is different from what it was in colonial times. There is no support given for choices a, b, and c. Choice d is incorrect because, even though jurors in colonial times were expected to investigate and ask questions, this does not necessarily mean that they were more informed than today's jurors.

02. Mathematics allows us to expand our consciousness. Mathematics tells us about economic trends, patterns of disease, and the growth of populations. Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also perpetuate misunderstandings and untruths. Figures have the power to mislead people.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1the study of mathematics is dangerous.
  • 2words are more truthful than figures.
  • 3the study of mathematics is more important than other disciplines.
  • 4figures are sometimes used to deceive people.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
This answer is clearly stated in the last sentence of the paragraph. Choice a can be ruled out because there is no support to show that studying math is dangerous. Words are not mentioned in the passage, which rules out choice b. Choice d is a contradiction to the information in the passage. There is no support for choice c.

03. Human technology developed from the first stone tools about two and a half million years ago. At the beginning, the rate of development was slow. Hundreds of thousands of years passed without much change. Today, new technologies are reported daily on television and in newspapers.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1stone tools were not really technology.
  • 2stone tools were in use for two and a half million years.
  • 3there is no way to know when stone tools first came into use.
  • 4In today's world, new technologies are constantly being developed.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The last sentence states that new technologies are reported daily, and this implies that new technologies are being constantly developed. There is no support for choice a.With regard to choice b, stone tools were first used two and a half million years ago, but they were not neessarily in use all that time. Choice c is clearly wrong since the paragraph states when stone tools first came into use. Although some may agree that choice e is true, the author of the paragraph does not give support for this opinion.

04. Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you're looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.
  • 2before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and desires.
  • 3yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways.
  • 4yoga benefits your body and mind.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The second sentence points out that people should examine what they want from a fitness routine before signing up for a new exercise class. There is no evidence to support choice a. Choice c might sound reasonable due to the fact that the paragraph tells us that yoga has become very popular, but this statement is not supported by the information provided in the paragraph. Choices d and e are also not supported since the paragraph doesn't tell us whether yoga is good for both body and mind or what people think about it.

05. It is well known that the world urgently needs adequate distribution of food, so that everyone gets enough. Adequate distribution of medicine is just as urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to be redistributed throughout the world so that people in emerging nations will have proper medical care.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1the majority of the people in the world have never been seen by a doctor.
  • 2food production in emerging nations has slowed during the past several years.
  • 3most of the world
  • 4many people who live in emerging nations are not receiving proper medical care.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
This answer is implied by the statement that redistribution is needed so that people in emerging nations can have proper medical care. Choices a, b, and c are not mentioned in the passage. Choice d is also incorrect—the passage indicates that the distribution of medicine, not its production, is inadequate.

06. A few states in this country are considering legislation that would prohibit schools from using calculators before the sixth grade. Other states take a different position. Some states are insisting on the purchase of graphing calculators for every student in middle school.
This paragraph best supports the statement that in this country

  • 1there are at least two opinions about the use of calculators in schools.
  • 2calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.
  • 3state legislators are more involved in education than ever before.
  • 4the price of graphing calculators is less when schools buy in bulk.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The paragraph clearly states that there are two differing opinions with regard to the use of calculators in the classroom. Although some people may believe that choice b is true, the paragraph does not indicate this. Choice c has no relation to the paragraph. Choice d makes logical sense, but the paragraph says nothing about cost. Choice e is an opinion that is not given in the paragraph.

07. The criminal justice system needs to change. The system could be more just if it allowed victims the opportunity to confront the person who has harmed them. Also, mediation between victims and their offenders would give the offenders a chance to apologize for the harm they have done.
This paragraph best supports the statement that victims of a crime should

  • 1learn to forgive their offenders.
  • 2have the right to confront their offenders.
  • 3learn the art of mediation.
  • 4insist that their offenders be punished.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
This answer is clearly stated in the first sentence of the paragraph. There is no support in the passage for choices a, d,or e. As for choice c, although mediation is mentioned, the statement does not indicate that victims should be the mediators.

08. Today's high school students spend too much time thinking about trivial and distracting matters such as fashion. Additionally, they often dress inappropriately on school grounds. Rather than spending time writing another detailed dress policy, we should make school uniforms mandatory. If students were required to wear uniforms, it would increase a sense of community and harmony in our schools and it would instill a sense of discipline in our students. Another positive effect would be that teachers and administrators would no longer have to act as clothing police, freeing them up to focus on more important issues.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1inappropriate clothing leads to failing grades.
  • 2students who wear school uniforms get into better colleges.
  • 3teachers and administrators spend at least 25% of their time enforcing the dress code.
  • 4school uniforms should be compulsory for high school students.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The support for choice e is in the third sentence "we should make school uniforms mandatory". There is no evidence provided to support choices a, b, and d. And although we know that teachers and administrators are spending some of their time enforcing dress code, the paragraph does not quantify how much of their time is spent that way, so there is no support for choice c.

09. In the past, consumers would rarely walk into an ice cream store and order low-fat ice cream. But that isn't the case today. An increasing health consciousness combined with a much bigger selection of tasty low-fat foods in all categories has made low-fat ice cream a very profitable item for ice cream store owners.
This paragraph best supports the statement that

  • 1low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods.
  • 2ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream.
  • 3ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.
  • 4low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
This choice is supported as the best answer because the paragraph indicates that low-fat ice cream was once an unpopular item, but now, because consumers are more health conscious and because there is a wider array of tasty low-fat foods, low-fat ice cream is a profitable item for ice cream store owners. There is no indication that choices a, b, d,or e are true based on the information given.

10. Generation Xers are those people born roughly between 1965 and 1981. As employees, Generation Xers tend to be more challenged when they can carry out tasks independently. This makes Generation Xers the most entrepreneurial generation in history.
This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers

  • 1work harder than people from other generations.
  • 2have a tendency to be self-directed workers.
  • 3have an interest in making history.
  • 4tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-

Solution:
The support for choice b is given in the second sentence of the paragraph. Generation Xers like to work independently, which means they are self-directed. No support is given for either choice a or choice c. Choice d is not related to the paragraph. Although the paragraph mentions that Generation Xers like to be challenged, it does not say they like to challenge their bosses attitudes; therefore, choice e can be ruled out.

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