Question

At this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence:
"The ancient Greek philosopher Plato, for example,
wrote many of his works in the form of dialogues."
Should the writer make this addition here? [42]

• A. Yes, because it reinforces the passage's main point about the employability of philosophy majors
• B. Yes, because it acknowledges a common counterargument to the passage's central claim
• C. No, because it blurs the paragraph's focus by introducing a new idea that goes unexplained
• D. No, because it undermines the passage's claim about the employability of philosophy majors

Answer 1

The correct option is C No, because it blurs the paragraph's focus by introducing a new idea that goes unexplained

The lines preceding [42] discuss the marked lack of interest that students show in becoming philosophers but deviate to other disciplines where they can apply their philosophical knowledge and complex analytical skills. Plato, although a philosopher, never showed such deviation and the mention of his works do not serve to emphasize the previous claims. The focus of the paragraph becomes unclear. Hence, Option C is correct.

The rest of the options do not give suitable reasons to make the addition, hence these options are incorrect.