PrepTest 126, Section 2, Question 10
The following passages concern a plant called purple(503 more words not shown)
Passage A(238 more words not shown)
Passage B(264 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(20 more words not shown)
- Aenthusiastic(1 more words not shown)
- Bcautious(1 more words not shown)
- Cpure(1 more words not shown)
- Dgeneral(1 more words not shown)
- Epointed(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
B clearly gives this campaign a thumbs-down. It doubts the claim that controlling the weed is simply an effort to save nature. Skeptical is a useful prediction; now match that attitude rather than our own reaction to B.
Working the answers
- A
B challenges the campaign's stated purpose. It doesn't enthusiastically endorse it.
- B
Making the agreement cautious doesn't fix the problem: B is questioning the argument, not agreeing with reservations.
- C
Calling the campaign an instrument of human desires is hardly neutral.
- D
Ambivalence means mixed or conflicting feelings. B doesn't waver between approving and disapproving; its criticism has a clear direction.
- ECorrect
The phrase “pointed skepticism” fits the sharp questioning of the campaign's motives. B contrasts the claimed goal of saving nature with human control and lost revenues.
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