Between A and B

Started by Anna · started 2018-11-05 00:30 · last activity 2018-12-27 02:45 · 1 reply

Is the conclusion in this argument "Thrinaxodon was probably warm blooded" or "Thrinaxadon was probably warm-blooded, for such insulation would be of little use to a cold-blooded animal?" Since answer choice A and B were almost the same?

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  1. Jacob-R · 2018-12-27 02:45

    Hi @Anna The conclusion is that Thrinaxodon was probably warm-blooded, and the statement that “for such insulation would be of little use to a cold-blooded animal” is offered as support for that conclusion. The indicator word “for” signals this support, and the “therefore” signals the conclusion. That is why answer B is correct — answer A is wrong because the conclusion is not that insulation regulating body temperature would be of little use to a cold-blooded animal. Notice that A does not phrase it as you to, with the linkage back to Thrinaxodon probably being warm blooded. The answer merely says what it says — just the logic supporting the conclusion. I hope that helps! Please let us know if you have further questions.

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