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GRE Sample Test 4 Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 11 is based on the passage below.

Although sharks are classified as fish, they differ significantly in several respects from other freshwater and saltwater fish. Mostsignificantly, a shark’s skeleton is composed of lightweight, flexible cartilage, providing an advantage in hunting other marine life;other super classes of fish have stable calcified skeletons. Additionally, sharks possess no swim bladder, the small organ that allowsmost fish to control their buoyancy; instead, a substantial liver filled with oil works to keep the sharks afloat.

Question : 11 of 20

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In the argument given, the two highlighted sentences play which of the following roles?

The first supports the conclusion of the argument; the second summarizes a position that is in opposition to that conclusion.
The first provides support for the conclusion of the argument; the second provides that conclusion.
The first states the main point of the argument; the second states an opposing point.
The first serves as an intermediate conclusion; the second states the ultimate conclusion.
The first states the conclusion of the argument; the second provides support for that conclusion.

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