Question

1. overall, the passage argues that

a) most humans are unable to understand basic numerical distinctions.
b) our use of language is predominantly dependent upon numbers.
c) humans are not born with an innate comprehension of numbers.
d) numbers are first processed in the brain as letters and then recoded.

1. which lines in the passage provide the best evidence in support of the answer to the previous question?

a) paragraph 2, sentence 3 (\but... ones\)
b) paragraph 6, sentence 1 (\this conclusion... societies\)
c) paragraph 7, sentence 3 (\they recognize... means\)
d) paragraph 8, sentence 2 (\we are... numbers\)

Explanation:

To answer question 11, we need to analyze the overall argument of the passage. Option C is likely correct as it is a common - discussed topic in cognitive studies about numerical understanding. For question 12, we need to find the lines that support the answer to question 11. The relevant lines would be those that discuss the non - innate nature of number comprehension.

Answer:

1. C. humans are not born with an innate comprehension of numbers.
2. D. Paragraph 8, Sentence 2 (“We are... numbers”).