Identify The ConclusionDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: While some think these tiny skeletons are just humans with medical issues, it's more probable they are a separate species that shrank over time, similar to the island's foxes and mice.
Conclusion: The small skeletons found on the island are likely a unique human species that evolved to be smaller due to their environment.
Reasoning: The skeletons do not match the characteristics of known growth disorders, and other local animal species have also evolved into smaller versions.
Analysis: I identified the conclusion by looking for the author's primary claim, which is introduced by the phrase 'It is more likely that...' This statement is the central point the author wants us to accept. The surrounding sentences serve as evidence, either by ruling out a competing theory (growth disorders) or by providing a parallel example of the proposed phenomenon (fox and mouse evolution). The focus here is strictly on the structural hierarchy of the claims.
Conclusion: The small skeletons found on the island are likely a unique human species that evolved to be smaller due to their environment.
Reasoning: The skeletons do not match the characteristics of known growth disorders, and other local animal species have also evolved into smaller versions.
Analysis: I identified the conclusion by looking for the author's primary claim, which is introduced by the phrase 'It is more likely that...' This statement is the central point the author wants us to accept. The surrounding sentences serve as evidence, either by ruling out a competing theory (growth disorders) or by providing a parallel example of the proposed phenomenon (fox and mouse evolution). The focus here is strictly on the structural hierarchy of the claims.
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Unlock Full Passage9.Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion drawn in the argument?
Correct Answer
B
B captures the main point: the argument concludes it is more likely the skeletons represent a distinct human species than that they are growth-disordered humans.
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