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Let's analyze each answer choice and determine the correct option:
(A) the undesirable outcome is an exception: This answer choice suggests that the undesirable outcome is an isolated incident, implying that it is not a recurring issue. However, the parents' recommendation is still flawed regardless of whether the outcome is exceptional or not. Hence, this choice does not directly address the flaw in the parents' recommendation.
(B) only one cause led to the undesirable outcome: This answer choice correctly identifies the flaw in the parents' recommendation. The recommendation assumes that the issue with the social science and geography scores is solely due to the subjects being taught in English. However, it overlooks the possibility that other factors may contribute to the students' poor performance. Therefore, this choice highlights the parents' failure to consider alternative causes, making it the correct answer.
(C) the irrelevant recommendation will address the concern: This answer choice suggests that even though the parents' recommendation may not directly address the concern, it could still have some beneficial impact. However, the flaw in the recommendation lies in its failure to consider alternative causes, rather than whether the recommendation is relevant or not. Hence, this choice does not directly address the flaw in the parents' recommendation.
(D) only one cause led to many undesirable outcomes: This answer choice is similar to choice (B) but introduces the notion of multiple undesirable outcomes. However, the parents' recommendation focuses specifically on the social science and geography scores, so this choice goes beyond the scope of the recommendation. Therefore, it does not directly address the flaw in the parents' recommendation.
(E) many causes led to many undesirable outcomes: This answer choice broadens the scope beyond the social science and geography scores to include multiple causes and outcomes. However, the parents' recommendation is specifically related to the subjects being taught in English and does not consider other causes. Therefore, this choice goes beyond the flaw in the parents' recommendation and is not directly relevant.
In conclusion, option (B) correctly identifies the flaw in the parents' recommendation and provides a direct explanation of why their recommendation is flawed.