Environmentalist: The United Kingdom recently

Answer choices

1. A

   Alternative Considerations12% picked this

   In general, people interpret labels stating that some food ingredients are genetically

   This is tempting. It addresses whether consumers view the labels as warnings which is an underlying thread. However, while it helps the argument, it's already wrapped into the initial setup explaining why UK producers reacted as they did.

   12%
2. B

   Trap2% picked this

   Before the United Kingdom instituted a law requiring that foods containing genetically altered ingredients be labeled as such, almost all foods sold

   This choice isn’t necessary. It’s not crucial to the argument whether most foods contained altered ingredients before the law. The effects of the law are more pertinent.

   2%
3. C

   Correct70% picked this

   The reactions of food producers in other countries to laws requiring labeling of foods containing genetically altered ingredients are likely to be similar to

   Why this is right

   The reactions of food producers in other countries to laws requiring labeling of foods containing genetically altered ingredients are likely to be similar to the reactions of food producers in the United Kingdom. This is what we'd expect. If negated, it would mean food producers in other countries might not react the same way, making the argument fall apart. The whole point is that the environmentalist is warning against similar labeling elsewhere due to predicted similar effects.

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

   70%
4. D

   Trap11% picked this

   Warning labels on food products have proven to be effective in reducing consumption

   This choice broadens the scope to warning labels generally, whereas the argument is specific to reactions to genetically altered labels. Not necessary for the conclusion.

   11%
5. E

   Trap4% picked this

   Countries that institute new food labeling regulations often experience a change in

   This choice talks about changes in consumer eating habits but doesn’t connect directly to the issue of producers switching to dangerous alternatives due to loss of demand for genetically altered crops.

   4%