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Chapter 4: Problem 32

The primary purpose of the passage is to A) support the findings of classic laboratory experimentation. B) assert that controversial findings should cause alarm. C) present concerns raised by the results of a study. D) criticize the methodology of an existing study.

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C) present concerns raised by the results of a study.

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01

Read the passage

Read the passage carefully and take note of the main ideas and any supporting evidence.
02

Analyze the options

Go through each of the options (A, B, C, and D) and analyze them in relation to the passage's main ideas. Determine if the option describes the primary purpose of the passage and eliminate options that do not fit.
03

Compare remaining options

Compare the remaining options and determine which one best represents the primary purpose of the passage. Consider how well each option summarizes the passage's main ideas and intentions.
04

Select the correct answer

Choose the option that best describes the primary purpose of the passage, based on your understanding and analysis.

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