AgreementDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Two people disagree on whether the mayor will prioritize road repairs or low taxes, but both seem to think the two issues are linked.
Reasoning: Durham believes the mayor will raise taxes to achieve her top priority of road repairs; Espinoza believes the mayor will sacrifice road repairs to avoid her dislike of tax increases.
Analysis: To find the point of agreement, we use the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Durham explicitly states that a tax increase is the 'only way' the road proposal will pass. Espinoza's argument that the proposal will fail *because* the mayor won't raise taxes implies they also believe the tax increase is a necessary condition for the proposal. Therefore, both speakers agree that the road repair proposal is dependent on a tax increase.
Reasoning: Durham believes the mayor will raise taxes to achieve her top priority of road repairs; Espinoza believes the mayor will sacrifice road repairs to avoid her dislike of tax increases.
Analysis: To find the point of agreement, we use the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Durham explicitly states that a tax increase is the 'only way' the road proposal will pass. Espinoza's argument that the proposal will fail *because* the mayor won't raise taxes implies they also believe the tax increase is a necessary condition for the proposal. Therefore, both speakers agree that the road repair proposal is dependent on a tax increase.
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Unlock Full Passage3.The dialogue provides the most support for the claim that Durham and Espinoza agree about which one of the following?
Correct Answer
B
Both speakers operate under the premise that the proposal can pass only if the mayor agrees to a tax increase, even though they disagree about whether she’ll do so and about her priorities.
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