Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis stand independently without contradicting or following it? Premise: I am happy, by the way, that Abate did not say that studying Latin helps you to think clearly'an erroneous notion still often heard. Hypothesis: Abate is a well respected Latin scholar and professor.
I am happy, by the way, that Abate did not say that studying Latin helps you to think clearly'an erroneous notion still often heard.###Abate is a well respected Latin scholar and professor.