Question

In the context of the passage as a whole, the second paragraph serves primarily to?

• A. Provide an example to support the argument presented in the first paragraph.
• B. Evaluate various strategies discussed in the first paragraph.
• C. Introduce evidence that undermines the argument presented in the first paragraph.
• D. Anticipate possible objections to the argument presented in the first paragraph.
• E. Demonstrate the potential dangers of a commonly used strategy.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Provide an example to support the argument presented in the first paragraph.

"The importance of investing in intangible capital becomes obvious when one looks at what happens in new capital-intensive manufacturing industries." This sentence gives support to option A as the answer. The other options do not befit the context.