Pure science-research

Answer choices

1. A

   Not Conclusion7% picked this

   It expresses the conclusion of the

   Any time you see a claim prefaced by F.A.B.S, “for, after all, because, since”, that claim is a premise that is supporting an adjacent idea. The conclusion is right after the claim we’re being asked about.

   7%
2. B

   Not Background3% picked this

   It explains what is meant by the expression "pure research" in the context

   This answer describes what lies between the two dashes.

   3%
3. C

   Opposite2% picked this

   It distracts attention from the point at issue by introducing a different

   It doesn’t distract from the point at issue. It is a premise directly supporting the point at issue.

   2%
4. D

   Correct84% picked this

   It supports the conclusion by ruling out an alternative way of achieving

   Why this is right

   We know we like the first four words. Does it rule out an alternate way to achieve the same benefits? Sure – the benefits we’re talking about are what we derive from pure science. One way to fund pure science would be for private corporations to fund it, but since pure science isn’t immediately profitable, private corporations won’t fund it.

   Skill tested: Role · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   84%
5. E

   Unmentioned4% picked this

   It illustrates a case where unfortunate consequences result from a failure to accept

   The author doesn’t present any sad example where a society failed to take his recommendation that public funds support pure science.

   4%