I need help with the following: 1- Conside the following passage: There has been
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Question
I need help with the following:
1- Conside the following passage:
There has been an overall decrease in violence among humans worldwide throughout recorded history. Biologically speaking, this is because the genetic characteristics for nonviolence have been selected over time by the species.
The conclusion is:
A- None of the above. It is not an argument and, therefore, has no conclusion.
B- There has been an overall decrease in violence among humans worldwide throughout recorded history.
C- Darwin was wrong.
D- Biologically speaking, this is because the genetic characteristics for nonviolence have been selected over time by the species.
E- Nonviolence must be a trait selected for via survival of the fittest.
2- Conside the following passage:
Soy bean curd has no taste. The fat in hamburgers is what gives them their great taste. The fat in pizza is what gives it great taste. Food without fat tastes bland. Soy bean curd has no fat.
The conclusion is:
A- None of the above. It's not an argument and, therefore, has no conclusion.
B- Food without fat tastes bland.
C- Soy bean curd has no fat.
D- The fat in hamburgers is what gives them their great taste.
E- Soy bean curd has no taste.
Thank you!
Explanation / Answer
Passage 1 is not an argument. However, it is an explanation
Conclusion is There has been an overall decrease in violence among humans worldwide throughout recorded history.
and explationation for that is Biologically speaking, this is because the genetic characteristics for nonviolence have been selected over time by the species
Passage 2
It suggests that Food with fat tastes great ( from example of hamburgers and pizza) whereas Food without Fat tastes Bland (Soyabean curd example)
Thus, option B