4. The passage is primarily concerned with
A analyzing a debate between two scholars
B challenging the evidence on which a new theory is based
C describing how certain scholars’ work countered a prevailing view
D presenting the research used to support a traditional theory
E evaluating the methodology used to study a particular issueThe correct answer is A, but I chose C. As I thought the prevailing view is that technology do eliminate drudgery, but some scholars just illustrate some data to conter that view.
5. Which of the following best describes the function of the sentence in lines 21-26 (“In fact, time … in household technology”)?
A It offers an alternative interpretation of a phenomenon described in the previous sentence (lines 12-20).
B It provides the specific evidence on which an argument described in the previous sentence (lines 12-20) is based.
C It shifts the focus of the argument developed earlier in the passage.
D It introduces evidence that has not been taken into account by Vanek and Cowan.
E It introduces a topic for discussion that will be developed in the rest of the passage.
The correct answer is C, but I chose B. In my opinion, L21-26 just support previous part (colored yellow), but not shift focus.
Which of the following best describes the function of the sentence in lines 21-26 (“In fact, time … in household technology”)?
A It offers an alternative interpretation of a phenomenon described in the previous sentence (lines 12-20).
B It provides the specific evidence on which an argument described in the previous sentence (lines 12-20) is based.
C It shifts the focus of the argument developed earlier in the passage.
D It introduces evidence that has not been taken into account by Vanek and Cowan.
E It introduces a topic for discussion that will be developed in the rest of the passage. The correct answer is C, but I chose B. In my opinion, L21-26 just support previous part (colored yellow), but not shift focus.
Please help explain it, thanks.
