Marine biologist: Scientists have long

Answer choices

1. A

   Opposing Point2% picked this

   One hypothesis about why fish living near coral reefs exhibit such bright colors is that the fish are

   This is the point the argument sets out to challenge.

   2%
2. B

   Opposing Assumption1% picked this

   The fact that many species use camouflage to avoid predators is one reason to believe that brightly colored fish

   This is an assumption of the opposing argument.

   1%
3. C

   Correct93% picked this

   The suggestion that the fish living around coral reefs exhibit bright colors because they are camouflaged by

   Why this is right

   This best paraphrases the marine biologist’s main point.

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

   93%
4. D

   Intermediate Conclusion3% picked this

   A reef stripped of its fish is

   This is an intermediate conclusion, meaning that it is supported by a premise and supports the main point.

   3%
5. E

   Premise2% picked this

   It turns out that the corals in a coral reef are mostly dull hues of

   This is a premise of the marine biologist’s argument.

   2%