Question 13.
Which of the following statements is NOT based on the premises of the passage?
A
No one can whistle a symphony; it takes a whole orchestra to play it.
B
Teams fear a red card as it would present an advantage for the opponents.
C
Politicians rally with numbers to woo their undecided voters.
D
People protest in large numbers because it helps them get their voices heard.
Question Explanation
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The passage discusses the evolutionary significance of numerical competence in animals and bacteria for survival, emphasizing how processing numbers provides benefits in various aspects of life, such as exploiting food sources, hunting prey, avoiding predation, navigating in habitats, and engaging in social interactions. It specifically talks about how bacteria use numerical information (cell numbers) through a process called quorum sensing to coordinate their behaviour.
Option A appears to be more of a metaphorical statement about the collaborative effort required to achieve complex tasks than a statement about the practical application/benefits of numerical competence. Similarly, Option B is in line with the idea of using numerical information (the number of players on a team) to understand the advantage or disadvantage in a sports context; it reflects the concept of numerical competence, as discussed in the passage. Option C aligns with the passage's idea that representing numbers can enhance an entity's ability to influence or interact with others, in this case, politicians using numerical support to sway undecided voters. Option D matches with the idea in the passage - we are told that processing numbers offers benefits in social interactions: this statement corresponds to the idea that large numbers in protests can be a strategy to amplify voices and draw attention. Option E also aligns with the discussion - the concept of countries deploying forces in response to the numerical actions of other countries aligns with the broader theme of using numerical information for strategic decision-making, similar to how animals use numbers for survival.
Based on the above, we identify that Options B, C, D, and E are considered relevant because they are consistent with the passage's focus on the benefits of numerical competence in various contexts. Contrarily, it is unclear how Option A ties in with the idea that the passage is trying to convey.
Option A appears to be more of a metaphorical statement about the collaborative effort required to achieve complex tasks than a statement about the practical application/benefits of numerical competence. Similarly, Option B is in line with the idea of using numerical information (the number of players on a team) to understand the advantage or disadvantage in a sports context; it reflects the concept of numerical competence, as discussed in the passage. Option C aligns with the passage's idea that representing numbers can enhance an entity's ability to influence or interact with others, in this case, politicians using numerical support to sway undecided voters. Option D matches with the idea in the passage - we are told that processing numbers offers benefits in social interactions: this statement corresponds to the idea that large numbers in protests can be a strategy to amplify voices and draw attention. Option E also aligns with the discussion - the concept of countries deploying forces in response to the numerical actions of other countries aligns with the broader theme of using numerical information for strategic decision-making, similar to how animals use numbers for survival.
Based on the above, we identify that Options B, C, D, and E are considered relevant because they are consistent with the passage's focus on the benefits of numerical competence in various contexts. Contrarily, it is unclear how Option A ties in with the idea that the passage is trying to convey.
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