SAT English Practice Question

The author’s claim that “there are no easy answers” suggests that there is no simple or straightforward solution to the problem discussed in the text. This idea is supported by the fact that the author points to a number of factors that make the problem complex and difficult to solve. These factors are as follows: the problem is multifaceted, meaning that it involves a number of different parts or aspects; the problem has a long history, meaning that it has developed over time and is influenced by many different factors; and the problem is highly contested, meaning that there is no general agreement on how it should be solved. What is the author's most likely purpose in including this information about the complexity of the problem?

1. A.argue that the author’s personal perspective on the problem is more valid than others.
2. B.emphasize that the problem discussed in the text is a complex and multifaceted one.
3. C.suggest that the problem is one that is best left to experts to solve.
4. D.disprove the idea that there is a simple or straightforward solution to the problem.