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Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.
Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.
Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.
Which one of the following best expresses the main point of the argument?
Corn is not a cost-effective
1% picked this
A layer of topsoil only
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Soil conservation is a responsibility
2% picked this
The federal government’s expenditures for
21% picked this
The federal government should spend
Why this is right
Answer E is correct.
Skill tested: Main Conclusion · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
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