Multiple choice

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analysing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalisation is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, strongly contradicts or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question given below and answer accordingly. Generalisation: Expensive clothes are always made of natural fabrics.

  1. I have never seen a $500 men's suit made of polyester or other synthetic material.
  2. I sometimes see silk blouses at very low prices. What type of support does statement 1 provide for this generalisation?

  1. Strongly confirms

  2. Vaguely hints

  3. Strongly contradicts

  4. Vaguely contradicts

  5. Irrelevant
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The fact that the author has never seen a costly suit made of these non-natural fabrics, doesn't rule out its existence. There is also no specific mention of value that corresponds to 'expensive'. Hence, (5) is the correct answer choice.

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