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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
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Which of the following most logically completes the argument? Canadian manufacturers currently produce a significant portion of the world's wind turbines—most of which are exported to Asia. However, Asian manufacturers are emerging and likely will ultimately capture much of the Asian market. The Canadian government is funding initiatives intended to encourage the use of wind energy within Canada. If these initiatives succeed in increasing the demand for wind turbines in Canada, Canadian manufacturers will probably maintain significant production levels, since __________.
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Correct answer marked belowA
the current market for wind turbines in Canada is very limited
B
some Canadian manufacturers have been significantly increasing their output over the last few years
just as Asian manufacturers enjoy certain competitive advantages in Asia, so do Canadian manufacturers in Canada
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D
Asian governments are currently undertaking initiatives to stimulate the use of wind energy within Asia
E
the efficiency of wind turbines in converting wind energy into electric power is not improving as fast as it once did
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To complete the argument logically, we need to find a statement that supports the idea that Canadian manufacturers will maintain production levels due to a favorable situation in Canada. Option (C) states that just as Asian manufacturers have competitive advantages in Asia, Canadian manufacturers have similar advantages…
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AdyantJan 3, 2025
thanks for posting
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chungApr 16, 2025
thank you very much!
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NiklasMay 13, 2024
This is exactly what I needed to practice
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GuruprasadApr 13, 2025
Can someone explain it other way?
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
655-705
Type
CR