The sentence "It is true, all are not yet in a state of completion; but, be it remembered, that what was done gradually in England, in the course of many centuries, has been here effected in the comparatively short period of sixty years" serves which of the following purposes in the passage?

It admits a flaw and accepts the argument.

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It outlines a counterargument and then provides justification.

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It argues a new point and then returns to the main theme.

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It compares two cities and finds one superior.

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Solution

The correct option is C It outlines a counterargument and then provides justification.
Option B truly depicts the purpose of the given sentence where Sydney and England are compared and contrasted to erase the notions regarding the city Sydney that the English have. Hence it is the correct answer.
Thus options A,C,D,E are incorrect.

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