Explanation for Question 20 From the Reading Section on the 2017 May Sat
Question 20 says the passage indicates that compared to men, 2 women behave in ways that are typically more. What? 3 So we can see this comparison coming in the last paragraph of this 4 passage. Sorry. So let's look back at that paragraph here and see if we 5 can gain some insight into what this passage has to say. 6 So the whole thing says, supposing women were to act upon the same principle 7 of egotism consulting, their own inclinations interest in amusement only what would be the 8 consequences, the annihilation of all moral and religious orders. 9 So the first thing we can conclude from that is that the behavior of 10 women is what maintains the moral and religious order of society. 11 So just in general, 12 making a positive contribution, this last sentence says, 13 so that every good, which cements the bonds of civilized society originates wholly in 14 the forbearance and conscientiousness of women. 15 So basically all this is saying is that the actions of women contribute 16 a lot more positively to society than those of men. 17 So if you look at the answer choices here, it says, 18 or answer choice a says, they're typically more suggestive of general dissatisfaction, 19 not really talking about anything relating to society here. 20 So answer choice a would be incorrect. If we look at 21 B, it says enhanced by a desire for independence, 22 this is going to be incorrect, right? They're not behaving in such a way 23 as to like claim their rights. 24 They're just kind of...