Question

In Passage $2$, ("Granted ..... chimp") principally serve to.

• A. Acknowledge a flaw in a prevalent theory
• B. Digress from a primary claim
• C. Evoke an air of mystery
• D. Dismiss a scientific hypothesis as unfounded
• E. Anticipate a potential objection to an argument

Answer 1

The correct option is E Anticipate a potential objection to an argument

In passage 2, line 67- 68, the author uses the word "granted" which is generally used to introduce a factor that is opposed to a certain line of argument but it is not so strong as to completely invalidate the main argument. Thus we can conclude that line 67-68 primarily serves to anticipate a potential objection to an argument. E is the best answer.