Question

In concluding the passage, the author does which one of the following?

• A. offers a prescription
• B. presents a paradox
• C. makes a prediction
• D. concedes an argument

Answer 1

The correct option is A

offers a prescription

Look at the last lines -
“What the new historians ought to be showing us is how those doctrines that do in fact fit reality work their way through the complex social processes of scientific activity to eventually receive general scientific acceptance.”
The author is basically advising the new historians (ought to be showing us…).
So the answer (a) offers a prescription to the new historians.