Why B is not correct?

@Karry-Jiao, Happy to help. Let's take a look at (B) and (E). (B) says, "The fact that Brooks has a part-time job does not by itself explain why he is doing poorly in school. Many students with part-time jobs are able to set aside enough time for study and thus maintain high grades." (B) provides us with a conclusion that's similar to the one in the stimulus, but the structure of its premise is different from the stimulus. This argument is saying that because others in similar circumstances perform better, his performance isn't totally explained by his part-time job commitment. Thus, (B) is out. (E) says, "The fact that Thelma's goal is to become famous does not by itself explain why she took up theatrical acting. It is easier to become famous through writing or directing plays than through theatrical acting." (E) is saying that Thelma's goal of becoming famous doesn't totally explain why she started theatrical acting because, just as with the government, there is a more efficient way for her to achieve her goal. The structure of the premise in (E) matches the premise's structure in the stimulus, and the conclusions mirror each other, so this is why (E) is correct. Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any more questions!

Thanks very much Ravi! Now I get it.

@Karry-Joao, great to hear! Let us know if you have any more questions!

Beware language to get you emotionally involved and trick you: "eliminate all government–supported scholarship programs" "instead they had cut back on military spending" I am learning to not take the bait and see these as neutral entities

@JPB, that's great to hear that you're keeping your emotions out of what you read. That's integral to doing well on this exam.