Identify The ConclusionDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A politician argues against reducing nuclear weapons on our own, claiming it's risky because unstable countries won't follow our lead or any global rules.
Conclusion: It would be a mistake to pursue unilateral nuclear arms reduction based on the idea that it will lead to global agreements.
Reasoning: Such a plan fails to account for unstable nations in civil wars that are unlikely to abide by international military standards.
Analysis: In 'Identify the Conclusion' questions, we are looking for the author's primary claim. Here, the politician introduces a common argument for arms reduction only to label it 'dangerous.' The subsequent sentences explain why it is dangerous, which confirms that the 'danger' statement is the conclusion. Focus strictly on the structure: the first sentence is a counter-view, the second is the author's conclusion, and the final sentences provide the evidence. Do not get distracted by the premises about civil wars; those are just the supporting evidence.
Conclusion: It would be a mistake to pursue unilateral nuclear arms reduction based on the idea that it will lead to global agreements.
Reasoning: Such a plan fails to account for unstable nations in civil wars that are unlikely to abide by international military standards.
Analysis: In 'Identify the Conclusion' questions, we are looking for the author's primary claim. Here, the politician introduces a common argument for arms reduction only to label it 'dangerous.' The subsequent sentences explain why it is dangerous, which confirms that the 'danger' statement is the conclusion. Focus strictly on the structure: the first sentence is a counter-view, the second is the author's conclusion, and the final sentences provide the evidence. Do not get distracted by the premises about civil wars; those are just the supporting evidence.
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Unlock Full Passage9.Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion of the politician's argument?
Correct Answer
E
E directly restates the politician’s main claim: that it is risky (dangerous) for the country to unilaterally reduce nuclear arms in hopes of achieving an international agreement.
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