In modern

Answer choices

1. A

   Unsupported Comparison14% picked this

   When car washes all used brushes rather than mitters, there were more cars on the road with scratched

   When car washes all used brushes rather than mitters, the cars generally had more durable finishes than the new clear-coat finishes found on cars today. While brushes are more likely to scratch a car’s finish, having a more durable finish makes it less likely the car’s finish will be scratched.

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2. B

   Unsupported Relationship5% picked this

   Modern "brushless" car washes were introduced as a direct response to the use of clear-coat

   The statements do not indicate why “brushless” car washes were introduced.

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3. C

   Correct65% picked this

   Modern "brushless" car washes usually do not produce visible scratches on cars

   Why this is right

   Since mitters are easier on most cars’ finishes than brushes are and older finishes are less easily scratched than newer finishes, the statements support the point that “brushless” car washes (i.e., the new ones with mitters) usually do not produce visible scratches on cars with older finishes.

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

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4. D

   Out of Scope2% picked this

   Brushes are more effective than mitters and are preferred for cleaning cars

   The effectiveness of brushes and mitters are not discussed in the statements.

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5. E

   Too Strong14% picked this

   More cars in use today have clear-coat finishes rather than

   The second statement says that many cars today have a clear-coat finish, but to say that more cars have clear-coat finishes goes too far.

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