Boldface-Type Questions
Incorrect.
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It is true that the **first boldface type** sentence presents a **premise** that leads to the argument's first **prediction** (**conclusion 1**). However, the **second boldface type** portion presents information that contradicts **conclusion 1** and supports **conclusion 2**.
Incorrect.
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This answer choice can be eliminated on the basis of its first part, as the
first portion in **boldface** is not a **prediction**—it is a **premise**.
Incorrect.
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The word _Fortunately_ indicates that the author favors **conclusion 2**.
While the **first boldface** portion supports **conclusion 1** and therefore
contradicts **conclusion 2**, the **second boldface** portion supports
**conclusion 2**.
Incorrect.
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The first part of this answer choice is incorrect, because the first **boldface** portion is not a **prediction** but a **premise.** If the first part of an answer choice is wrong, then it can be immediately eliminated.
Well done!
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The **first boldface type** sentence presents a **premise** that leads to the
argument's first prediction (**conclusion 1**). The **second boldface type** sentence introduces a new factor (**premise**) that weighs against **conclusion 1** (and supports **conclusion 2**).
In the argument given, the two portions in **boldface** play which of the
following roles?
The first and the second both provide information that contradicts the
opinion favored by the argument.
The first introduces a development that the argument predicts will have a
certain outcome; the second acknowledges a consideration that may weigh
against that prediction.
The first is the central prediction of the argument; the second provides
evidence that contradicts that prediction.
The first is the central prediction of the argument; the second is another
possible prediction based on new information.
The first provides information that leads to the argument's first prediction;
the second provides further information to support that prediction.
