Wealth is not a good thing, for good things cause no harm at all, yet wealth is often harmful to people.
Question: Which one of the following arguments is most similar in its pattern of reasoning to the argument above?
Options:
A. Alex loves to golf, and no one in the chess club loves to golf. It follows that Alex is not in the chess club.
B. Isabella must be a contented baby. She smiles a great deal and hardly ever cries, like all happy people.
C. Growth in industry is not a good thing for our town. Although the economy might improve, the pollution would be unbearable.
D. Sarah’s dog is not a dachshund, for he hunts very well, and most dachshunds hunt poorly.
E. There is usually more traffic at this time of day, unless it is a holiday. But since today is not a holiday, it is surprising that there is so little traffic.
Answer: A