Multiple choice

What of the following best describes the relationship between the two boldface sentences in the passage?

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

The Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney founded the order of the Knights of Columbus in 1881 at a time when America was witnessing a renewed interest in the intrepid explorer who had discovered the country. Founded ten years prior to the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering America, this organization, by its very name sought to bridge the ideological gap between the Irish American Catholics who founded the fraternity, and the immigrant Catholics of other nationalities. Another reason for the formation of this establishment was that the Catholics were either barred from other fraternities like the Freemasons, or were asked to give up their religious roots before being considered for membership. Father McGivney believed that Catholic belief and fraternization were not mutually exclusive, and that one did not have to give up his faith to do good for the community.
The fraternity works on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity, the principles that were the very bedrock of its foundation. Knights of Columbus organize blood donation camps, raise money for charity, and offer annuity and insurance to millions in the nations that they operate in. According to one estimate, the Knights gave away more than one billion dollars in direct charity and through millions of manhours of volunteer work in 2010. Also, the Order takes special interest in supporting those with physical and mental disabilities, and has given away nearly $400 million towards the cause in the last three decades. Raising money for papal edicts is another focus area for the Order. The Order also helps those pursuing studies in theology to cover part of their tuition and other expenses. What started off as a concentrated effort to help its members have a fall back option in the time of ill health, and to replace the economic loss to a family in the event of one of its member brother dying, the Order is now ranked among Fortune 1000 companies in terms of annual turnover.

 

  1. The second sentence provides additional evidence for the premise mentioned in the first sentence.

  2. The first sentence is a conclusion while the second supports the given conclusion.

  3. The first sentence elucidates the original tenets of the Knights of Columbus and the second sentence highlights how they have been corrupted.

  4. The first sentence highlights the values of the Order, and the second sentence points towards the successful perpetuation of the same.

  5. The first sentence provides additional evidence for the conclusion drawn in the second paragraph.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

(1) Incorrect; the passage is not in the form of an argument, hence, the question of premise and conclusion does not rise. (2) Incorrect; the passage is a plain RC passage, hence dos not need evidence or a conclusion. (3) Incorrect; just because the Knights of Columbus have been making money does not automatically mean that their principles have been corrupted. (4) Correct; the second sentence explains how the Knights of Columbus have become a huge business empire; the first sentence explains the mission with which they started. (5) Incorrect; the passage is not structured like an argument. Hence, drawing conclusions is not possible.

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