Q9 - Politician: Some proponents of unilateral nuclear arms

[mshinners]

Question Type:
ID the Conclusion

Stimulus Breakdown:
Some people make an argument. The author then pivots (without a keyword!) to her opinion on the initial view, and then gives reasons for that opinion ("because…").

Answer Anticipation:
While this argument doesn't have a pivot word, the author does show opinion ("would be dangerous") highlighting her view on the argument some make. Since this is followed up with evidence ("because…"), we can be fairly certain it's the conclusion.

However, since the conclusion refers back to the initial position, there's a good chance the correct answer will be phrased to include that position. I'm expecting something similar to: Acting on the belief that unilateral nuclear arms reduction will result in other countries following suit is dangerous.

Correct answer:
(E)

Answer choice analysis:
(A) Unstated in the argument (similar to the last statement, though).

(B) Opposing point (maybe even more extreme than that).

(C) Unstated (disclosure).

(D) Unstated.

(E) Bingo, down to including the language from the opposing view!

Takeaway/Pattern:
If the conclusion refers back to an opposing view, or a premise, there's a good chance the answer will be phrased to include it.

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