Q2

[sue.liushuang]

I'm having a difficult time choosing between A and C. I know that Ginsburg has a negative attitude toward Weiner, but since "Ginsburg concedes" (line 32) part of Weiner's point is correct, I figured that Ginsburg does not refute Weiner's argument completely. So I chose C.

Could anyone please tell me where I got it wrong? Thank you very much!

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

There are a couple of ways to arrive at the correct answer on this one.

First, identify the paragraph where Ginsburg is mentioned. Turns out to be in paragraph 3. Then identify something Ginsburg addresses, that is addressed by Weiner. In lines 40-43 Ginsburg asserts that using video can strengthen native languages and culture. This assertion contradicts Weiner's claim made in the previous paragraph, that using video technology cost indigenous peoples the very cultural identity they seek to preserve. That sounds like a fundamental rejection to me--answer choice (A).

If it doesn't to you, consider the word selection. The word "mild" in (C) doesn't hold up when you compare lines 23-25 with lines 40-43. Also, even if you did focus on Ginsburg's concession in lines 31-37, you should notice that Weiner doesn't address this.

You could also compare "disapproval" with "rejection."

Definitions
disapproval - possession or expression of an unfavorable opinion.
rejection - the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.

A personal preference (or opinion) isn't at issue, but rather the assertion made by Weiner in lines 23-25.

Incorrect Answers
(B) is out scope. There is not hint of reluctance.
(C) is out of scope. There is no opinion in Ginsburg's view.
(D) is contradicted.
(E) is contradicted.

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