Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The premise praises one sufficient condition for beauty: having flowers improves a room’s appearance. We must not overread it into statements about purpose or exclusivity.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
From “X makes Y beautiful,” we cannot infer “X is the purpose of Z,” nor “not-X makes Y ugly.” Those would respectively be claims about intent and necessity, neither of which is stated.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) I: Many reasons exist to grow flowers (agriculture, perfume, ecology). The premise says nothing about primary purpose → does not follow.2) II: The negation is not implied; a room may be beautiful without flowers via other decor → does not follow.
Verification / Alternative check:
If the statement had said “rooms are beautiful only with flowers,” II might be testable; it does not.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Any option that admits I or II imports intent or necessity not present.
Common Pitfalls:
Illicitly converting sufficiency to necessity; assuming unique purpose from a single benefit.
Final Answer:
if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
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