Question

It is widely held that artists are assisted substantially in the practice of their art when they receive a large grant or a donation from a benefactor. In fact, relief from economic distress is often a great disincentive to artists, who are no longer compelled to work in order to sustain themselves. Therefore, grants and donations prevent rather than encourage the creation of artists’ works.Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the conclusion drawn above?A. While grants are often provided to artists without any stipulations, benefactors often request that artists provide them with a token work of art in return for their donations.B. Most artists are motivated to create works of art out of economic necessity; they sell their works in order to survive.C. Not all donations to artists are made in the form of cash; some come in the form of supplies which the artists would otherwise be forced to buy.D. Most grants are awarded on the basis of lengthy applications which must be completed by the artists themselves.E. All artists who receive grants and donations are completely dependent on that money to cover their daily expenses; without those funds, they would have to discontinue the practice of their art.

Answer 1

Answer:

The option which weaken the conclusion drawn is:

E. All artists who receive grants and donations are completely dependent on that money to cover their daily expenses; without those funds, they would have to discontinue the practice of their art.

Explanation:

The conclusion drawn in the passage is that grants and donations are a bad things because they actually make artists lose the interest for work. The passage claims that artists only practice art because they need to survive.

The option that weakens that conclusion is the one that goes against it. In that case, we should choose letter E, since it claims the opposite. It states that artists need the money they receive in the form of grants and donations. If they cannot cover their expenses, they cannot work. If grants and donations help them cove their expenses, they are able to work. Therefore, letter E is the best option.