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Passage Summary: Jessica wants the extra government money to go only to the unemployed, but Marcie thinks spending it on job-creating projects is a better idea.
Reasoning: Jessica argues that the budget surplus should be used exclusively for unemployment payments, while Marcie argues that public works projects are a better use of that money.
Analysis: To solve this 'Point at Issue' question, we must apply the 'Agree/Disagree Test.' Jessica uses the word 'only,' which creates a very narrow requirement for the money's use. Marcie's claim that a different use is 'better' directly conflicts with Jessica's 'only' restriction. Look for an answer choice where one speaker would say 'Yes' and the other would say 'No' regarding whether the surplus should be used for anything other than unemployment payments.
Reasoning: Jessica argues that the budget surplus should be used exclusively for unemployment payments, while Marcie argues that public works projects are a better use of that money.
Analysis: To solve this 'Point at Issue' question, we must apply the 'Agree/Disagree Test.' Jessica uses the word 'only,' which creates a very narrow requirement for the money's use. Marcie's claim that a different use is 'better' directly conflicts with Jessica's 'only' restriction. Look for an answer choice where one speaker would say 'Yes' and the other would say 'No' regarding whether the surplus should be used for anything other than unemployment payments.
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Unlock Full Passage15.On the basis of their statements, Jessica and Marcie are committed to disagreeing about the truth of which one of the following?
Correct Answer
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Marcie explicitly says there is a better use (public works), while Jessica’s “only” statement denies any better alternative. So they are committed to opposite truth values on this claim.
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