Consider the following statement The third world war, if it ever starts, will…
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Consider the following statement
The third world war, if it ever starts, will end very quickly with the possible end of civilization. It is only the misuse of nuclear power which will trigger it.
based on the above arrangement, which one of the following inferences is correct?
- A.
Nuclear power will be used in the third world war
- B.
There will be no civilization left after the third world war
- C.
The growth of nuclear power will destroy civilization in the long run
- D.
The third world war will note take place
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Correct answer: A
Explanation:
Key premises from the passage:
If the third world war ever starts, it will end very quickly and may possibly end civilization.
Only the misuse of nuclear power will trigger the third world war.
Logical inference:
Saying that only the misuse of nuclear power will trigger the war means that if the war occurs, misuse of nuclear power will have been involved.
Therefore, from the passage we can validly infer that nuclear power will be used in the third world war (if the war occurs).
Conclusion: The statement 'Nuclear power will be used in the third world war' follows from the given passage.
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