Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 9, Nov 16th 2010

Advertisement: Avian Oculars are the newest in binocular technology for the professional bird watcher. For a price comparable to that of traditional binoculars, Avian Oculars are specially designed with the features demanded by birding enthusiasts: they are lightweight, compact and extremely durable. So, use Avian Oculars on your next bird watching excursion, and see some of the world’s rarest species in all of their beautiful plumage.

    Which of the following is an assumption on which the author of the advertisement relies?

    (A) Avian Oculars weigh less than traditional binoculars.

    (B) Avian Oculars should be used only by bird watchers.

    (C) The reader will travel through the habitats of rare species during his or her next bird watching trip.

    (D) Avian Oculars are similar in cost to traditional binoculars.

    (E) Birding enthusiasts often determine the specifications of new products.


    Solution (Posted on 17th):

    (C) CORRECT. The conclusion of the advertisement is that, by using Avian Oculars, the reader will see some of the world’s rarest bird species on his or her next bird watching trip. In order for this to be true, the reader would have to have access to these rare bird species. Even the best bird watching technology would prove useless to view a particular species of bird if the species were not present.

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