Question

Read the passage.

(1) With time and effort, we can replace fossil fuels with
alternative sources of energy. (2) Alternative energy
sources can help save the planet. (3) Unfortunately,
most people use fossil fuels in their daily lives, so they
will continue to use them unnecessarily. (4) Still, if
enough citizens do their research and see the benefits of alternative energy, then we can turn the tide in our favor.
(5) For example, using just 19 percent of unclaimed
desert areas for solar installations could provide
electricity for the entire nation. (6) If each individual who believes that alternative energy can make a difference
takes a step away from fossil fuel use, then we can
change the world.

Which sentences should be removed or revised to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity? Select TWO options.

A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3
D) Sentence 4
E) Sentence 5

NOT B AND C

Answer 1

Sentences 3 and 5 should be revised or removed to reduce logical fallacies and improve clarity. Sentence 3 generalizes unnecessarily about people's use of fossil fuels, and Sentence 5 speculates on solar energy's potential without practical considerations.

Step-by-step explanation:

In considering which sentences to remove or revise to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity in the passage, we may consider both Sentence 3 and Sentence 5.

Sentence 3 makes a sweeping generalization that most people will continue to use fossil fuels unnecessarily without providing evidence for this claim. It implies a causal relationship without justification, suggesting that mere usage means it's unnecessary, which could be considered a logical fallacy. Revision or removal could reduce the bias and improve clarity by, for example, focusing on the challenges of transition away from fossil fuels rather than an implication about people's intentions.

Sentence 5 presents a speculative statement concerning the hypothetical capability of solar installations without considering the practical challenges of such an endeavor. To improve clarity and remove the overgeneralization fallacy, this sentence could be revised to reflect the complex realities of large-scale solar implementation or removed if the passage needs to concentrate on more immediate and practical alternative energy scenarios.

Answer 2

possible answer: Sentence 4