American interest in mixed martial arts is growing. Both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. This full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. This intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! Many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. It is obvious that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. State athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the UFC.

2The first reason regulation is needed can be traced to the origins of the UFC. Early contests did not have enough rules; groin strikes and head butts were allowed. Surprisingly, even fish hooking, which can result in permanent damage, was permitted. Promoters should never be given carte blanche.

3The second reason is that reform did not come until political pressure produced bans of certain UFC events. Ignoring public outcries of brutality was a huge faux pas. Damaging image problems and decreasing profits eventually motivated the UFC to work with state athletic commissions to give athletes a safer and fairer competition. We must keep pressure on the promoters. Even competitors with Herculean strength deserve a fair fight.

4Finally, the third and most important reason is that mixed martial arts is dangerous. Serious injuries and deaths have been linked with early events. Tragically, even some gifted athletes who seemed to have the Midas touch have fallen victim to unregulated fights. State commissions must ensure that rules are in place and enforced; rules that celebrate the competitive spirit while protecting the fighters. Without a watchdog group, the sport would become a Pandora’s box. Nothing is more troublesome than unchecked violence. Can you imagine a fight without rules called the Bloody Battle of Odin and Thor?

5However, we must take into consideration the claims that too many rules actually encourage shady promoters to arrange unsanctioned “no holds barred” matches. Serious injuries would increase. Without a doubt, fans are drawn to the battles. But most fans share an esprit de corps. They are interested in a fair fighting match to determine physical and strategic superiority. The thrill is cheering for the best fighter, the one who can adapt to any style the opponent uses. So, of course, common rules like addressing time limits and weight classes are important areas for continued regulation. This will help keep the fights fair.

6Having considered both sides of the argument, I must conclude that the UFC needs to be closely monitored and regulated in a consistent manner by state athletic commissions. Doing so will protect the world’s best fighters and create a status quo that will produce exciting Olympic level matches.

select the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes the viewpoint in section one.

A)It is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts.

B)It is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts.

C)It is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate.
Eliminate

D)One distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

B

Select the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes a viewpoint in section two.

A)Techniques such as fish hooking should not be permitted.

B)Rules and regulations are critical to protect participants.

C)Too many rules spoiled the early competitive spirit of the UFC.
Eliminate

D)Too few rules spoiled the sense of fair play for early competitors.

D

Which is a rebuttal statement that BEST refutes a viewpoint in section three?

A)Early promoters of UFC events never worked with state athletic commissions.

B)Early promoters of UFC events resisted working with state athletic commissions.

C)Early promoters of UFC events were anxious to work with state athletic commissions.

D)Promoters of UFC events were eventually pressured to work with state athletic commissions.

D

Which is a rebuttal statement that BEST refutes a viewpoint in section four?

A)It is the responsibility of state commissions to make and enforce UFC rules.

B)Regulation of the UFC is needed to reduce the likelihood of serious injuries.

C)It is not the responsibility of state commissions to make and enforce UFC rules.

D)Regulation of the UFC will allow the celebration of an athlete's competitive spirit.

B

Select the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes a viewpoint in section five.

A)Most fans of the UFC want to witness a fair competition between athletes.

B)A higher number of serious injuries are likely if unsanctioned matches increase.

C)Most fans want to witness the raw and brutal battles of "no holds barred" matches.

D)Continued regulation of the competition in the UFC battles will help keep things fair.

B

Select the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes a viewpoint in section five.

A)Most fans of the UFC want to witness a fair competition between athletes.

B)A higher number of serious injuries are likely if unsanctioned matches increase.

C)Most fans want to witness the raw and brutal battles of "no holds barred" matches.

D)Continued regulation of the competition in the UFC battles will help keep things fair.

B

Which example contains the same type of reasoning found in this portion of section one?

Many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. It is obvious that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. State athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the UFC.

A)I like banana splits. You like banana splits. Everyone likes banana splits.

B)Dominic eats pepperoni pizza. Quarterbacks eat pepperoni pizza. Dominic is a quarterback.

C)All the students in Ms. Smith's class are male. James is in Ms. Smith's class. James is a male.

D)Many cell phones are sold. Many cell phones are sold to teenagers. All teenagers have cell phones.

A

Which BEST describes the way the last three sentences of section one function?

A)They exemplify general propositions, adding qualifying statements and illustrative conditions.

B)They employ deductive reasoning, beginning with a generalization and applying it to a specific case.

C)They provide valuable examples for the argument and anecdotal evidence to support personal details.
Eliminate

D)They exemplify the nature of reduction, making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

B

Which BEST supports the claim that the argument in the last three sentences of section one is valid?

A)It is possible for both its premises to be true and its conclusion to be false.

B)It is impossible for both its premises to be true and its conclusion to be false.

C)Some measure of support for the valid conclusion must exist to ensure its inductive truth.

D)This argument is valid because it is proven by the certainty that it does not lead to the conclusion

not sure confused

Consider the argument made in the last three sentences of section one. Which BEST identifies the information that would be used to determine if the argument is sound?

A)This argument is sound only if it is built upon the certainty that it leads to predicate logic.

B)In order for an inductive argument to be sound, its premises must be valid, but not necessarily true.

C)In order for a inductive argument to be sound, it must not only be valid, but the premises must be true as well.

D)In order for a deductive argument to be sound, it must not only be valid, but the premises must be true as well.
Eli

B

A student read this passage and made the following assertion about section five:

Serious injuries occur during unsanctioned matches.
Therefore:
All injuries occur during unsanctioned matches.

Which BEST describes the student's reasoning?

A)The statements employ valid reasoning.

B)The statements employ sound reasoning.

C)The statements employ deductive reasoning.

D)The statements employ inductive reasoning.

A

Select the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes the viewpoint in section one.

A) It is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts.
B) It is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts.
C) It is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate.
D) One distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

I suggest that you post this selection and only two or three of the questions that confuse you.

Frankly, I've tried to read through the selection and answers -- and have almost fallen asleep. I could handle a couple of questions, though.

Cara/Yamean -- please use the same name for your posts.

cause yall was ignoring us

She is doing the test with me, I'm on my own laptop. We posted the questions and answers to get a faster reponse. If you checked I posted this earlier and she posted this a few days ago.

B is the answer A is wrong

for question 2 its C . im correcting it as im doing my test cause i got it wrong putting D like they said but D is wrong