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Reasoning - Logical Reasoning:

Logical Reasoning

MCQ - 188-8140

Sue: Commercial flights currently contribute more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere in one year than does the whole of Africa. If we want to reduce global warming we need to restrict the number of flights we take.

Dave: Did you know that by taking one inter-continental flight you cause more pollution than you would in twelve months of car travel?

Question:

Sue: Commercial flights currently contribute more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere in one year than does the whole of Africa. If we want to reduce global warming we need to restrict the number of flights we take.

Dave: Did you know that by taking one inter-continental flight you cause more pollution than you would in twelve months of car travel?

Dave's response to Sue's comment serves to

  1. reinforce Sue's contention that flights are a major contributor to increased carbon dioxide levels
  2. add more weight to her contention that we should reduce the number of flights we take
  3. mitigate the force of her argument by suggesting that there is an alternative approach
  4. add more weight to her contention that we should reduce the number of flights we take
  5. question whether she really understands the severity of global warming

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Since Dave's comments don't challenge what Sue says, we can eliminate answers E and C (mitigate = lessen). His comments reinforce what she says and so A sounds tempting but is wrong since Dave talks about pollution in general and doesn't mention carbon dioxide. Of the remaining choices, B is best since Dave does give information that suggests, like Sue, that we should take fewer flights. (D is incorrect mainly because Dave is not talking about the "effect" of pollution. Note how careful you have to be that all the words in an answer are exactly right.

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Read the MCQ statement: Sue: Commercial flights currently contribute more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere in one year than does the whole of Africa. If we want to reduce glo .... 's comment serves to, keenly and apply the method you have learn through the video lessons for Logical Reasoning to give the answer. Record your answer and check its correct answer and video explanation for MCQ No. 188-8140.

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