Question

Passage 1 argues that "recognizing gender differences" (line 16) would most likely.

• A. Cause people to exaggerate their similarities when communicating with one another
• B. Lead to further dissatisfaction in conversations among friends and relatives
• C. Promote the equal treatment of distinct social groups
• D. Relieve individuals of much of the blame for problems in relationships
• E. Affect the way that future research on gender is conducted

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Relieve individuals of much of the blame for problems in relationships

Option D) Relieve individuals of much of the blame for problems in relationships is correct as it is stated that ' recognising gender differences' would free (relieve) individuals from the burden of an inappropriate sense of being at fault for chronic disagreements. The other options are wrong as in no way the recognized differences can cause the exaggeration of similarities, it would cause satisfaction; not dissatisfaction. the differences recognised are not of distinct social groups, and it can only state reasons. The correct answer is D) Relieve individuals of much of the blame for problems in relationships.