Question

Read the following body paragraph of "Talking Chimps." Answer questions 1 and 2. (1) Critics of the early experiments argued that since chimps did not understand the concept of negating, they were not really using language. (2) (Negating is adding a negative, such as no or not , to a thought.) (3) Sarah, a chimp trained at the University of California, Santa Barbara, showed an understanding not only of negating but also of compound and complex sentences. (4) Sarah learned to compose and read sentences by placing metal symbols on a metallic board. (5) She once asked herself, “What is an apple not?” and correctly—and creatively—replied, “Bread.” 1. Which sentence includes an objection? (1 point)(1) (2) (3) (4) 2. Which sentence includes a counter-argument? (1 point)(1) (2) (3) (4)

Answer 1

1- The correct answer is 1.

Sentence n° 1 presents an objection since it rejects the idea that chimps can comprehend negating concepts.

2- The correct answer is 3.

Sentence n° 3 includes a counter-argument to sentence n° 1 by providing the example of a chimp who not only understands negating concepts but is also able to comprehend complex sentences.

Answer 2

1. I believe sentence (1) to be the objection.
2. Sentence (3) is a counter argument.