Day 10 TSA Homework

Strong communication, free from scientific myths, is critical to deliver scientific information. As such, those in the receiving end of communication believe that poetry may be a useful conduit in communicating scientific facts. As scientific research is generally published in research journals for scientists, the public may be unaware of certain scientific jargon, leading to difficulty in comprehending complex scientific information.  

Which among the statements, if true, best strengthens the argument?

In recent years, not only the media but also psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health organisations, and gamers themselves have increasingly paid attention to problems associated with online video games. The rise of online gaming has manifested in a new type of addiction by over-usage. The gaming industry has failed to address these problems by denying responsibility. To some extent, the addition of over-usage warning messages is a first step toward improving care standards for gamers, however, one-time warnings are insufficient.

Which among the statements, if true, best strengthens the argument?

Nanotechnology should be applied in developing food products. Nano-encapsulation is another application of nanotechnology in food processing. This method was deployed  to conceal the flavour and odour of tuna fish oil, allowing it to be used to enhance bread with heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil particles are encased in a film coating, which prevents the fish oil from interacting with oxygen and emitting its odour. The nanocapsules only split open when they reach the stomach, allowing consumers to attain the health advantages of ingesting them whilst avoiding the odour. 

Which among the statements, if true, best weakens the argument?

Primary school is when early inclination in science and maths begins or stops. A pupil who does not engage in scientific study early on is unlikely to do well with the subject throughout high school and into university. Many believe that if kids aren’t well-educated on science and maths in primary school, it’s extremely difficult to get them back on track in secondary school, much alone university.

Which among the statements, if true, best weakens the argument?

Many individuals, including scientists, should be concerned about global warming. Some regions of the planet are warming faster than others. However, global air temperatures near the Earth’s surface have risen by around 2 degrees Fahrenheit on average during the last century. Indeed, the last five years have been the hottest in the past millennium. The intensity and volume of rainfall during storms such as hurricanes are projected to grow as the Earth’s temperature continues to warm. Droughts and heatwaves will also grow more severe as the climate warms. 

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Humans cannot continuously rely on robots to do all their workforce tasks. Robots are limited only to how they are programmed and will not operate further beyond their intended purpose. Due to this, they lack emotional capacity and are not sentient, unlike humans. Therefore, robots are incapable of empathising with, or relating to other people since human emotions are difficult to program.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Even though you are closer to the sun at these altitudes, the air becomes cooler as you ascend from the earth’s surface. The atmosphere isn’t particularly excellent at retaining heat from the Sun. The heat simply passes through it. The heat from the Sun eventually reaches the Earth, where it is absorbed. This is especially true in forests and seas, which are excellent heat absorbers. The higher you ascend, the farther you are from the “heater” that keeps us all warm — the ground that has absorbed the Sun’s heat.

Which among the statements, if true, best strengthens the passage?

Homework, which is intended for developing self-directed learning, should be reduced in primary schools. Research has shown that spending more time on homework results in lower student accomplishment. Studies demonstrate that in nations with high homework demands, students’ performance on international achievement exams is poor. 

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Children should not be allowed to participate in beauty pageants. At first glance, these pageants may look innocent to spectators. However, participants are pressured to meet a certain beauty standard, and subjected to a hostile atmosphere of constant competition, with their every move under scrutiny. These competitions may lead to serious long-term problems for participants, including lowered self-esteem, body dysmorphia and elevated anxiety. 

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

Children who engage in greater physical exercise are more likely to improve their health, and it may also help them improve their academic performance. According to the findings of a recent Swedish study, increasing the amount of time spent on physical education at school has a positive effect on children’s academic success. Schools and parents are frequently asked to do more to increase children’s physical activity – and the growing amount of data on the correlations between PE and academic performance may be just the carrot they need. Therefore, schools should require students to participate in rigorous physical activities to boost student performance.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

When parents go shopping with their children, they should include them in financial talks and decisions. This introduces children to the various reasons for financial decisions made when purchasing commodities. This enables children to make sound financial decisions when using their own pocket money or savings, and also prepares them for the future.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Parents should pay children for doing house chores. Parents feel that tying tasks to pocket money teaches children the value of hard work. Just like parents work to earn money, children must work to earn money by completing chores around the house. This is one act that parents can do to prepare their children for the real world, where nothing is given freely, and there is a cost for everything.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

It has been demonstrated that children learn reading and maths skills more successfully when they are exposed to them on a regular basis through diverse tasks and responsibilities. According to a 2017 research, the more parents let their children practise writing and reading letters and numbers on their own when preparing grocery lists, the better their children’s reading and arithmetic abilities would be later on. Moreover, parents might ask their children to use their grocery list to see if their parents purchased everything on the list, which helps improve accounting and reading skills. Parents should expose their children to a variety of everyday chores that aid the learning youngsters.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Spatial navigation, also called wayfinding, is used when a person visualises their area, takes a shortcut to work, or explores a new city. Children who are permitted to explore further out from their homes on their own are more likely to become better, more confident navigators as adults than children who are limited. These children rely less on local landmarks and felt less anxious while navigating.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Space exploration is important as it is more than just a show of humanity’s arrogance or a bold ambition to find new locations. If we accept the risk of travelling beyond our terrestrial home, it is to learn more about ourselves and our planet, to enhance life on Earth, and perhaps, just maybe, to find or create a new future for our children. We may use space travel to test or invalidate scientific hypotheses produced on Earth. 

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Textbooks should be replaced with tablets since textbooks are already obsolete. Tablets are more economical since they carry hundreds of textbooks, and help the environment by reducing printing, while still serving the purpose of boosting student involvement and creativity. According to the School Library Journal, the average price of a K-12 print textbook is around $70, compared to $45-$55 for a 6-year digital textbook subscription.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

It has been observed that educational quality in homeschooling is significantly higher than in traditional schools. Homeschooled children tend to pick up things more easily than children in traditional schools because they receive more personal care and grooming. They are more interested in studies that are tailored to them than in school-based courses.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

Mothers’ Day celebrations should be abolished as it dissatisfies mothers rather than making them feel treasured by being appreciated only for one day. Mother’s Day has become the tale of a mother who selflessly labours physically and emotionally at home but deserves to be celebrated on one day for all of “the small things she does.” As Mother’s Day focuses on celebrating a mother’s domestic and emotional labour, it overlooks a significant portion of   mothers’ lives’ work, objectives, and successes; it’s no surprise that some women are unhappy.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

Sibling conflict is natural, and it is what brings siblings closer together. Sibling relationships are dynamic and develop over the course of a lifetime as siblings grow up together. Because of their dynamic and developing character, the reasons for their disagreements vary as siblings evolve into adult persons. Conflicts may develop at younger ages in the form of arguing over toy sharing, which gradually evolves as they grow into adulthood, when conflicts may emerge in arguments where siblings vary in their life values. As a result of these confrontations, siblings get to know each other better, bringing their relationships closer together.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

A child’s hobbies and interests must be nurtured and supported by their parents to boost their self-esteem. Self-esteem helps kids cope with mistakes. It helps kids try again, even if they fail at first. As a result, self-esteem helps kids do better at school, at home, and with friends. 

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

Primary school is when early inclination in Science and Maths begins or stops. A pupil who does not engage in scientific study early on is unlikely to do well with the subject throughout high school and into university. Many believe that if kids aren’t well-educated on Science and Maths in primary school, it’s extremely difficult to get them back on track in secondary school, much alone university.

Which among the statements, if true, best weakens the argument?

Azkals Soccer Club has announced that it will host children’s soccer exhibitions two hours before matches start, typically at noon, in an effort to reduce congestion in-stadium entryways immediately before matches begin. As a result, some fans will have an incentive to arrive at the stadium early, clearing the entryways before the game begins.

Which among the statements, if true, best weakens the passage above?

Humans cannot continuously rely on robots to do all the tasks needed to be done in their workplaces. Robots are limited only to how they are programmed and will not operate further beyond their purpose. Due to this, they also do not have emotions, unlike humans. Thus, they could never feel any emotion that would allow them to empathise with, or relate to other people since human emotions are difficult to program.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

The Earth and all other planets are not perfectly spherical.  A “perfect sphere” is something that is perfectly spherical in every direction, according to scientists. During the formation of the earth and other planets, molten rocks are accumulated by gravity, which usually points toward the centre of a mass. This force of gravity compressed the planet’s material evenly (in terms of force) in all directions and eventually formed a ball when it cooled and solidified. 

Which among the statements, if true, best strengthens the passage above?

In recent years, not only the media, but also psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health organisations, and gamers themselves have paid more attention to the problems linked with the usage of online video games. The rise of online gaming has given rise to a new type of addiction by gaming over-usage, where the gaming industry failed to address these problems since they failed to take responsibility for them. Over-users, or gamers who play for extended lengths of time, are an issue that video game companies acknowledge. To some extent, the addition of over-usage warning messages is a first step toward building gamer-care standards, but one-time warnings are insufficient.

Which among the statements, if true, best strengthens the argument?

It is feared that the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology could make people around the world unemployed. Technological advancements have shown how AI technology could outperform human activities with more precision, speed, and accuracy. This can be manifested in factories and production sites.

Which among the statements, if true, best weakens the passage above?

When parents go shopping with their children, they should include them in financial talks and decisions. This introduces youngsters to the various reasons for financial decisions made when purchasing. This enables youngsters to make their own financial decisions using resources such as pocket money or savings. This also assists them in preparing for the future in order to reach financial stability.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Individuals who pay their own utility bills have a direct financial incentive to use less energy. However, in the majority of our country’s residential rental properties, the owner pays the utility bill, not the tenant who directly consumes that property’s energy. To reduce our country’s energy consumption, we should make tenants responsible for paying utility bills in residential rental properties.

Which among the statements, if true, best weakens the passage above? 

Parents should pay children for doing house chores. Parents feel that tying tasks to pocket money teaches children the value of hard work. Just like parents work to earn money, children must work to earn money by completing chores around the house. This is one act that parents can do to prepare their children for the real world, where nothing is given freely, and there is a cost for everything.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best weakens the argument?

It has been demonstrated that children learn reading and maths skills more successfully when they are exposed to them on a regular basis through diverse tasks and responsibilities. According to a 2017 research, the more parents let their children practise writing and reading letters and numbers on their own when preparing grocery lists, the better their children’s reading and arithmetic abilities would be later on. Moreover, parents might ask their children to use their grocery list to see if their parents purchased everything on the list, which helps improve accounting and reading skills. Parents should expose their children to a variety of everyday chores that aid the learning youngsters.

Assuming the above argument is true, which among the statements below best strengthens the argument?

Fans of the DC universe and Marvel universe usually find it difficult to have some common ground whenever a random online question of “Which cinematic universe is better?” is posted. Marvel fans argue that Marvel is better because their characters are more relatable and have more nuanced arcs. DC even hardly produces new films for its fans, keeping its momentum in the entertainment industry weak. 

Assuming you’re a DC fan, what would you say to best weaken the claim of Marvel’s fans?

Although some nations are anticipated to enter a recession in 2023 and downside risks continue to dominate the global economic outlook, it is still too early to predict whether there will be a generalised global recession, according to the International Money Fund (IMF) spokesman Gerry Rice on Thursday. According to Rice, given the third quarter’s continued high inflation, supply chain issues, and tighter financial market conditions, high-frequency data indicated a further loss of momentum.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

The concept of competition among students at schools is an essential part of the educational experience for children. This improves their capacity to demonstrate to their contemporaries the natural talents, skills, and expertise that have always been a part of them. In addition to this, it strengthens their capacity for learning, allowing them to mature at a younger age and become more globally competitive.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the argument above?

The positive effects of a productive day at work actually carry over into one’s personal life, and vice versa. Researchers analysed the findings of 21 different studies and came to the conclusion that having a positive experience in either the home or the workplace can enrich one’s life in the other setting. In addition, a positive relationship between work and family is associated not only with greater job satisfaction but also with a greater commitment to achievement and a higher level of satisfaction within the family unit.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

It is not necessary for children to have friends in order for them to respect others and make decisions. It is important for children to get to know their emotions and themselves at a young age. They should not be coerced in any way to engage in social interaction, despite the fact that doing so can help children begin to comprehend and become more aware of the range of emotions that people experience, as this is not a required facet of their childhood development.

 Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens, the argument above?

When it comes to children, one of the most important aspects of instilling the idea of freedom is making sure they understand that this concept is not limitless. Freedom grants them the permission to venture out, make mistakes, and gain wisdom from those experiences. It fosters a sense of adventure and sustained interest in the subject matter, turning education into a fun journey. However, it is important for children to understand that their freedom is limited if it infringes upon the rights of others. 

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

The level of trust and respect that a child’s parents have for them is the foundation for the place that the child will occupy in the world. Children develop the ability to trust and respect themselves as well as others when they behave in a manner that is consistent with the example that has been set for them. It is not necessary to disrespect children by exerting control over them, manipulating them, or mistreating them.

 Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the argument above?

Scientific journals typically specialise in various academic disciplines or subdisciplines, and they are the single most important means by which research findings can be disseminated to the general public. In order to gain a better comprehension of the facts and findings, the research will frequently challenge the commonly held assumptions and/or the research data presented in the published scientific literature.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

The stigma and misperceptions that surround mental illness need to be eradicated first and foremost in educational institutions. The first steps toward forming lifelong friendships are often taken at school. Teenagers hone their sense of self-worth in these environments. It is also the place where children need to learn that the way they act toward other people can result in significant problems with their sense of self-worth.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

For years, Pixar films like Toy Story, Monsters University, and Cars, have received great acclaim for their complex narratives and unexpected plots that deviate from Disney’s customary “happy ever after” endings. Woody from Toy Story parted ways with Andy when the latter went to college. Mike and Sully from Monsters University were kicked out by their university dean. Lightning McQueen from Cars did not win the Piston Cup. The main characters did not get the endings they wanted but got the endings they needed. Therefore, Pixar films are the ideal option among animated movies to educate children about life.

 Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the argument above?