Q27

[b91302310]

I think both (C) and (E) are correct. (C) is also supported by the example provided by the second paragraph. Is (E) better in its scope, which also includes the situation of (C) and (C) is only an example which is not sufficient to be a generalizatrion of the decision-making process?

Could anyone help to explain the difference?

Thanks.

[aileenann]

(E) is directly supported in paragraph two because the author gives both examples of overestimation and underestimation that are premised on the manner of deliver, matching up well with (E).

(C), on the other hand, has the very strong language of "prevent them from making an objective" assessment of the evidence. This is a much stronger statement and not really what the author is saying. The author is talking about how preconceptions may influence them, but he doesn't go so far as to say these will incapacitate them entirely.

I hope this helps

[zagreus77]

Also, the text refers to vivid photos not all photos. So E beats it based on precision as well as breadth of support.

[wgutx08]

In the way C is stated, it sounds too absolute. As if all Jurors would always have preconceptions that...

If there is a "sometimes" /"may" somewhere, it should become a valid answer?

Thanks in advance!

[851869412]

I hesitated between (B) and (E) and finally chose (E). Although I could find minor errors in (B), such as the difference between the "usually" in the answer choice and the "may" in the passage, I feel the key point is that Q27 asks about "generalization". Other choices except (E) are not a generalization which could cover all kinds of errors that juries could make.

Does this make any sense?　　

Thanks in advances.

[ohthatpatrick]

Actually, I would suggest that you promote your "minor" concern with (B) to chief in command.

TONS of wrong answers in RC and LR are broken from one word that is too strong or specific.

In fact, one of the primary ways you gain speed in answer choice analysis is by sensitizing yourself to strong phrasings:

conditional - all, no, none, if, then, unless, only, all, each, requires, "the more X, the more Y", etc.
probable - usually, generally, tends to, most, majority, rarely, few, typically, primarily

And you start to love weak, watered down phrasings:
some, may, can, might, not all, not always, need not, not necessarily

So scanning these answers looking for the safest, most supportable claim, I would see
A) the more X, the more Y
B) usually
C) prevent
D) most
E) hey .... "X may influence Y" ... super safe!