Q19 - Leslie: I'll show you that...

by **kim** Fri Dec 31, 1999 8:00 pm

19. (E)
Question Type: ID the Conclusion

This argument begins with the conclusion , which can make it easy to get thrown off. All Leslie’s other statements serve to build up supporting premises for her conclusion that Erich’s quest for treasure is irrational. Answer (E) summarizes this conclusion.

(A) is true according to the passage, but this information is given as a supporting premise, not the main conclusion.
(B) has a problem of degree. Leslie says that Erich’s quest is irrational, but does not state an opinion regarding whether he should continue his quest. In addition, this issue is not the main conclusion of the argument.
(C) also has a problem of degree. The answer choice states that he is risking his health for something of no value, however this is not supported in the argument. In addition, this issue is not the main conclusion of the argument.
(D) is out of scope. The argument gives no insight into whether Erich can be convinced that his quest is irrational, so this cannot be the main conclusion.

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