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nikema

If citizens do not exercise their right to vote, then democratic instu=itutions will crumble and, as a consequence, much valuable social cohestion will be lost. of course, one person's vote can only make an inperceptible difference to the result of an election, but one must consider the likely effects of large numbers of people failing to vote. An act or omission by one person would be socially damaging. Organized society would be impossible if theft were common, though a single dishonest act on the part of a single person is likely to have an insignificant effect upon society.
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the argument?
A). People in a democracy should not neglect to vote.
B).Dishonest acts and failure to vote are equally damaging.
C).There is a risk that individual antisocial acts will be imitated by others.
D).A single person's vote or wrongful act can in fact make a great deal of difference.
E). large-scale dishonesty and neglect of public duty will be destructive of democratic and other societies.
The answer is a. Can any BanZhu explain the inferable process. By the way, what is the difference between conclusion and inference. From this case, the conclusion seems to find the purpose of the argument. I think inference can also be a purpose. Appreciate any comment!

mindfree

I remember that Joice once gave a very good definition of inference and conclusion. Inference is something not stated and what you can infer based on the information given. Conclusion is commonly given in the question, or inference by the author.

The first sentence is the conclusion. Second and third are the reasons. Last sentence gives an example to prove the soundness of those reasons.

nikema

Got it! thanks a lot!

nikema

I should learn activing reading.