Hi, I am unable to understand the issue with the second option for this question. It gives a reasoning for why there are inconsistencies in herbarium records. The rest of the paragraph is a direct example of this issue.
The correct option has been chosen as Option 5. However, that is a reason only specific to the example of the Blue Vervain plant. It is not an overall issue that is faced while collecting herbarium records across all plants.
Please let me know how I am mistaken. Thanks!
You’re correct that Sentence 2 does mention a general reason for inconsistency (personal biases skewing records), but the key here is what the question is asking for: a sentence that gives insight into a possible reason for the inconsistency
Sentence 5 is the better fit because it directly explains a specific mechanism behind a specific inconsistency mentioned in the passage: collectors overlooking wetland regions because the plant looks nice and is picked for gardens. It’s not just an observation—it offers a possible reason for the inconsistency, which is what the question wants.
Sentence 2, while broader, is more of a general statement than a specific insight.
