Why is 26 A?

When the same parameters and quantitative theory are used to analyze both termite colonies and troops of rhesus macaques, we will have a unified science of sociobiology. Can this ever really happen? As my own studies have advanced, I have been increasingly impressed with the functional similarities between insect and vertebrate societies and less so with the structural differences that seem, at first glance, to constitute such an immense gulf between them. Consider for a moment termites and macaques. Both form cooperative groups that occupy territories. In both kinds of society there is a well-marked division of labor. Members of both groups communicate to each other hunger, alarm, hostility, caste status or rank, and reproductive status. From the specialist's point of view, this comparison may at first seem facile-or worse. But it is out of such deliberate oversimplification that the beginnings of a general theory are made.

26. The author's attitude toward the possibility of a unified theory in sociobiology is best described as which of the following?

(A) Guarded optimism - Correct

(B) Unqualified enthusiasm - He has enthusiasm and is quelified

(C) Objective indifference - He is well engaged and enthusiast

(D) Resignation - out of scope. No sign of this tone

(E) Dissatisfaction - He is enthusiast

25. Which of the following best summarizes the author's main point?
(A) Oversimplified comparisons of animal societies could diminish the likelihood of developing a unified science of sociobiology..
Incorrect trap answer
(E) A study of the similarities between insect and vertebrate societies could provide the basis for a unified science of sociobiology.
Correct- Can this ever really happen?
But it is out of such deliberate oversimplification that the beginnings of a general theory are made.

26. The author's attitude toward the possibility of a unified theory in sociobiology is best described as which of the following?
POE
(A) Guarded optimism
correct: From the specialist's point of view, this comparison may at first seem facile-or worse.
But it is out of such deliberate oversimplification that the beginnings of a general theory are made.

27. In discussing insect and vertebrate societies, the author suggests which of the following?

A to D- are incorrect trap answers which relate to termites and macaques.
(E) There are significant structural differences between insect and vertebrate societies.
Correct- functional similarities between insect and vertebrate societies and less so with the
structural differences that seem

so basically the author suggests that there aren't any significant differences after all right?

& the passage clearly states that "both form cooperative groups that occupy territories" so why not C? cause I feel that there is still a little ambiguity in option E

C is the exact opposite of E.

They are mutual exclusive


No confusion on that

Regards

C and E are mutual exclusive for sure.

Is 6 minutes too much of time to give an attempt to this question?

No 5 minutes is on average. One minute more is not the end of the world especially if you scan everything and pick them right

Regarding question 27:

The soul of the passage generally and clearly focuses on similarities, but not on structural differences. All the passage discusses how these two groups are socially similar; as with this similarity, the author can form a unified theory. Furthermore, the author explains that the differences seem significant only in the first glance, implying that the differences are not significant or structural. Question(#27) asks what the author SUGGESTS(implies/infers) about ... . BASED ON THE MAIN POINT, the author suggests that the differences are not significant at all. Therefore, I think that choice E in question 27 clearly contradicts the main point of the passage about vertebrates and insects(Since the author uses an example of similarities to support his idea regarding unified scientific theory).
In this type of question, I get stuck in a dilemma. I cannot decide whether to choose an answer choice(like E in question #27)that clearly contradicts the main point of the passage. When I read such a passage, I clearly understand that the author doesn't want to suggest that these two groups have structural differences.

I would appreciate it if you could help me in this general problem.

Sorry Sir

I got lost in your request.

What is your question ?? do you have a particular question you did not get ??

let me know please so I can help you

Regards

I made some edit in my text regarding question 27. Now, it is more comprehensible.

Now I got it

Sorry but I do think you did not read very super carefully the passage. And it cannot have mistakes because is an official one

Now, back to the facts

1) the main idea is the following

(E) A study of the similarities between insect and vertebrate societies could provide the basis for a unified science of sociobiology.

Common things between the two fields of study COULD be the basis for a common ground

2) Notice the following crucial sentence in the passage

I have been increasingly impressed with the functional similarities between insect and vertebrate societies and less so with the structural differences that seem, at first glance, to constitute such an immense gulf between them. Consider for a moment termites and macaques.

So, we do have FUNCTIONAL things to share and LESS structural things. Think about a car: all cars equal, they bring you from point A to point B. They have all tires, wheels, gears or automatic gear, vans but structurally all cars are different. A Mercedes Benz is different from a Toyota.

For the difference in the structural configuration and the similarities in the functions, we COULD create a common system or unified field of study

Now, we are in the last questions.

Be always suspicious when an inference question repeats in the answer choices basically the same words of the passage. TRhey almost never will be correct because an inference question is something you find between the lines, that is not explicitly said.

(E) There are significant structural differences between insect and vertebrate societies.

Bingo is what the passage points out.

Also notice how the main idea, we do have the structural difference, and this correct answer in the #27 say exactly the same thing

I hope this helps.

Please read carefully what I wrote to understand fully the nuances of this beautiful passage

Regards

ok if the author agrees that there are no differences for 27th question then why the right answer is E which says there are differences?

The passage does not mention that there are NO differences at all


read carefully my explanation above Sir

and be careful with extreme language such as NO or never in Rc passages

regards

how to solve question similar to q26?

i am confused, the author says that there is structural significance, but its not as big as it seems. so why is the option E) the answer? it says SIGNIFICANT Structural changes. having said that i can't find another decent answer. but the word SIGNIFICANT is throwing me off.