Viruses can have beneficial effects. For example, some kill more-complex microorganisms, some of which are deadly to...
May 19, 2024
Need Direction On A Negative Statement
I am getting better with negative statements but find that I still have work to do. I chose the wrong answer because I tripped over the negatively phrased correct answer choice. Answer E says:
"No virus that is deadly to organisms of greater complexity than itself is beneficial to humans."
If I restate this answer choice like this, is it correct?
"If a virus is deadly to an organism of a greater complexity, it cannot be beneficial to humans."
Please advise. Thank you. :)
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That would be perfect. When in doubt, you can always use common sense to phrase things in a way that make sense to you. The language of the test of often obtuse, and rephrasing in ways that make more sense is a solid tool in your arsenal.
