Unless you decide your whole life to it, you will never learn to speak the language of another country to perfection; you will never know its people and its literature with complete intimacy.
Which of the following is likely to undermine the above argument?
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When weakening an argument, look for counterexamples that directly disprove the universal claim made in the premise.
I am happy with the languages I know and do not need to learn any other language.
I should spend time to understand my own people and literature first, only then can I appreciate other languages and cultures.
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The Correct Option isA
Solution and Explanation
The argument claims that perfection in speaking a foreign language and full cultural intimacy require lifelong dedication. This is an absolute claim that leaves no room for exceptions.
- Option (a) gives a direct counterexample: someone can already speak 10 foreign languages, implying that mastery is possible without lifelong dedication to each. This contradicts the main claim and thus undermines it.
- Option (b) is irrelevant because not traveling says nothing about the necessity of lifelong dedication.
- Option (c) simply states personal preference, not a challenge to the necessity claim.
- Option (d) shifts focus to personal priorities rather than language mastery.
Thus, (a) is the only choice that directly attacks the argument’s core assumption.
