The author says that writers on language are
A
inclined to be dogmatic
B
opposed to dogmatism
C
unlikely to be dogmatic
D
resolved to be dogmatic
E
ready to be dogmatic
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the passage, the author explicitly states:
"For to dogmatism, those who write on language seem, for some reason, particularly prone;"
The phrase "particularly prone" means inclined or likely to exhibit a tendency—in this case, a tendency toward being dogmatic.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15254)