Information and IdeasVery hardFinding that weakens a claim about a cause
Information and Ideas practice question
A newspaper claims that the town's new roundabout has reduced accidents at the junction, noting that there were 12 accidents in the year before it was built and 6 in the year after.
Which finding, if true, would most directly weaken the newspaper's claim?
- A. The road through the junction was closed for resurfacing for five months of the year after the roundabout was built, and traffic was diverted elsewhere.Correct
- B. The roundabout has flower beds in its centre.
- C. Drivers report that the roundabout is easy to use.
- D. A similar roundabout in another town also saw fewer accidents.
Answer: A. The road through the junction was closed for resurfacing for five months of the year after the roundabout was built, and traffic was diverted elsewhere.
With the road closed for five months, fewer accidents could simply mean less traffic.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The roundabout has flower beds in its centre.
- Irrelevant to accidents.
- C. Drivers report that the roundabout is easy to use.
- Supports the claim if anything.
- D. A similar roundabout in another town also saw fewer accidents.
- Supports the claim.
More Information and Ideas questions
- Very hard
Which choice best states the main idea of the text? - Very hard
Which choice best states the main idea of the text? - Very hard
Which choice best uses the data to support the claim that Coating B better resists rust? - Very hard
Which choice most logically completes the text with a conclusion the evidence supports? - Very hard
Which choice most logically completes the text? - Very hard
Which choice most logically completes the text?
Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.