Identify The ConclusionDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: One kind of bacteria hibernates a lot, but since there are millions of different kinds of bacteria, we shouldn't assume they all do the same thing.
Conclusion: It is improbable that the majority of bacterial species undergo hibernation on a regular basis.
Reasoning: While one common type of bacteria hibernates, bacteria are so diverse that it is a mistake to generalize the behavior of one type to all types.
Analysis: I identified the conclusion by looking for the author's reaction to the microbiologists' claim. The word 'But' in the final sentence signals the author's counter-argument, and the phrase 'it is unlikely' introduces the main point. The preceding sentence about diversity serves as the premise supporting this final claim. In 'Identify the Conclusion' tasks, always look for that pivot point where the author stops reporting others' views and starts delivering their own verdict.
Conclusion: It is improbable that the majority of bacterial species undergo hibernation on a regular basis.
Reasoning: While one common type of bacteria hibernates, bacteria are so diverse that it is a mistake to generalize the behavior of one type to all types.
Analysis: I identified the conclusion by looking for the author's reaction to the microbiologists' claim. The word 'But' in the final sentence signals the author's counter-argument, and the phrase 'it is unlikely' introduces the main point. The preceding sentence about diversity serves as the premise supporting this final claim. In 'Identify the Conclusion' tasks, always look for that pivot point where the author stops reporting others' views and starts delivering their own verdict.
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Unlock Full Passage20.Which one of the following most accurately expresses the overall conclusion of the argument?
Correct Answer
B
B captures the author’s ultimate claim: given the extreme diversity among bacteria, it’s probably not true that most types hibernate regularly.
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