GRE Reading Comprehension
Home > GRE Test > GRE Reading Comprehension Questions
Next steps
- Use your browser's back button to return to your test results.
- Do more GRE Reading Comprehension Questions.
Source: Magoosh reading easy
Political Analyst: "Although citizens of this state normally oppose any new taxes, they are overwhelmingly in favor of taxes that support the medical initiative. Candidate Johnson vowed to cut these taxes, and he was trounced in the primary elections. Furthermore, in a poll that asked citizens, "Would you pay higher taxes if it meant having the benefit of the new medical initiative?" , an astonishing 82% replied "Yes." This is a pattern of support for taxes we have not seen before in this state.
Question List: 1
In the political analyst's argument, the portion in boldface plays which of the following roles?
- A It is an explanation that the argument concludes is correct
- B It is a finding that calls the main conclusion into question.
- C It introduces a judgment that the argument opposes.
- D It provides evidence in support of the main conclusion of the argument.
- E It is the main conclusion of the argument