hard · GMAT Verbal
Strict zoning laws in the downtown district have successfully preserved historical architecture. However, **these same laws have led to a severe shortage of affordable housing**. Critics of the laws point out that **the inability of young workers to live near their jobs will eventually stifle the city's economic growth**. Therefore, the zoning laws should be amended to allow for high-density residential development.
What are the roles of the two bolded statements?
- The first is neutral background information; the second is a counter-argument the argument then goes on to reject.
- The first is a premise that supports the conclusion; the second is the main conclusion the argument finally reaches.
- The first is a concession the author grants to the opposing side; the second is the main conclusion of the whole argument.
- The first is a finding that challenges the success of the laws; the second is a premise used to support the conclusion.
- Both bolded statements are intermediate conclusions that the final recommending sentence then turns around and refutes outright.
Sign up free to see the explanation and track your rank →
More GMAT Verbal practice
- What logical role do the first two statements play?
- Which of the following is the conclusion?
- A gardener says: 'All roses in this garden require daily wat… — What is the role of the st
- What is the conclusion?
- What is the conclusion?
- Which statement is the conclusion?
- What is the conclusion?
- What logical role does the first sentence play in the researcher's argument?