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I'm so lost on this question. It asks which statement would most appropriately continue the discussion at the end of the passage. I ruled out A, because of tone, and selected E. However, apparently A is the right answer. Is anyone able to explain why? I knew the question was a little sketchy, and circled it for my blind review, but I still couldn't find the right answer. Thanks friends!
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You guys are the best. Thank you!! That makes so much more sense. I agree now that E was over-reaching by speaking about institutions, which isn't mentioned anywhere in the paragraph, as well as a widening disparity, which also wasn't mentioned anywhere. I now know what to look for on similar questions in the future. Thanks again!
My two cents: B, C, and D are easy culls. The passage is written around the plight of working parents and focused particularly on the plight of working mothers. E makes a shift to "institutions" that doesn't match the content and message of the passage (as noted above by others). Additionally, the "widen the gap" phrase was a red flag for me. Looking at my notes on this one I wasn't in love with A but it was the lone survivor. During review, I concluded what those above have concluded, it was clear that the content of A: "most men," meaning those working men who don't have childcare responsibilities are in the best position.
I think E is overreaching, both for the paragraph and for the passage as a whole. There's no suggestion anywhere that the gap is widening - just that it exists.
Looking at the wording of the last phrase, A would fit quite nicely with both the tone and the structure "Indeed, as long as the labor market remains hostile to parents [...], women will be seriously disadvantaged in that labor market. At the same time, most men will remain better able to enjoy the career and salary opportunities [...]"
Adding A at the end sets up a nice contradiction - it will keep on being bad for women, but better for men. Additionaly, it doesn't introduce any extraneous ideas,like widening disparities, just talks about the current ones continuing unless something changes.
I missed this question as well... Hopefully the RC gurus can give a better explanation but I am going to give it a shot:)
On BR, the QStem asks to "continue" the discussion in last paragraph...
Reading the first few words of each AC choice, BCD are out for too strong of a shift from Authors narrative.
E is drawing a conclusion for the entire passage which is not asked in the QStem.
A - from line 64 - Indeed, as long as the labor force, etc - women will suffer - which would lead to the men continuing to have opportunities in the labor market.
Hope this helps:)