June 2007 PrepTest, Section 2, Question 10
By Brandon Beaver | Published October 29, 2024
Type: Main Conclusion
Difficulty:
Explanations
The first sentence is the main conclusion. The “and clearly scientists…” part is an intermediate conclusion supported by the first half of the second sentence. We know that part is the intermediate conclusion, and not the main conclusion, because that supports the first sentence. Why should double-blind techniques be used? Because scientists should try to avoid misinterpretations that occur when double-blind techniques aren’t used.
A
No. This is roughly the premise. It definitely isn’t the conclusion.
B
Bingo. This is the first sentence, which is the main conclusion.
C
No, this is just a premise.
D
Nope. This is a claim used as a premise.
E
Nah. This is never discussed. Didn’t read? Don’t pick.
Passage
Double-blind techniques should be used whenever possible in
Question 10
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the mai