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CR · Critical Reasoning
505-555
Complete the Passage
Editorial in the Zorvian Times: For nearly four months, opposition groups have been organizing weekly protests in the capital to urge the ruling party to schedule new elections. Initially, these protests attracted large crowds, but participation has gradually diminished over the past few weeks. However, this drop in participation does not imply that public backing for the opposition's requests is waning, since
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Correct answer marked belowThe government-controlled press has stopped reporting on the protests, leaving many residents outside the capital unaware that they are still happening.
Correct
B
A recent significant rise in job opportunities has resulted in greater public support for the ruling party.
C
There have not been any recent protests against the government in regions outside the capital.
D
No international organizations have shown any endorsement for the opposition's requests.
E
The opposition's requests have remained consistent throughout the duration of the protests.
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The key point in the editorial is that the decline in attendance at the protests does not reflect a decrease in public support for the opposition. The correct answer must provide a reason why the public might not be aware of the protests. Option (C) states that the government-controlled press has stopped reporting on…
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AndrewJan 20, 2025
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.
Common trap
Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.
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Difficulty
505-555
Type
CR