Parts Of An Argument

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Argument is part of the English curriculum where we try to understand how to go about an argument. This comes in handy to professions such as law. This in particular tests your knowledge on the parts of an argument.

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Which is the conclusion in the following argument:Death penalty should be illegal. Murder is always wrong
- A.
  
  Death penalty should be illegal.
- B.
  
  Murder is always wrong.
Correct Answer
A. Death penalty should be illegal.

Explanation
The conclusion in the given argument is "Death penalty should be illegal." This is because the statement directly states that the death penalty should not be allowed. The second statement, "Murder is always wrong," supports this conclusion by providing a moral standpoint that killing is always morally unacceptable. However, it does not explicitly state that the death penalty should be illegal. Therefore, the first statement is the main conclusion of the argument.

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Which is the premise in the following argument?All cats are mammals, therefore, some cats are mammals.
- A.
  
  All cats are mammals
- B.
  
  Therefore, some cats are mammals
Correct Answer
A. All cats are mammals

Explanation
The premise in the given argument is "All cats are mammals". This statement provides the initial information or evidence on which the argument is based. It establishes the fact that every cat belongs to the category of mammals. The conclusion of the argument, "therefore, some cats are mammals", is derived from this premise. It suggests that since all cats are mammals, it is logical to conclude that at least some cats fall under the category of mammals.

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Which is the conclusion in the following argument?You shouldn´t have bougt that car. It's too expensive.
- A.
  
  You shouldn´t have bought that car
- B.
  
  It´s too expensive
Correct Answer
A. You shouldn´t have bought that car

Explanation
The conclusion in the given argument is "You shouldn't have bought that car." This is because it is the main point or final judgment being made based on the reason provided, which is "It's too expensive." The conclusion is a statement that follows from the evidence or reasons given, and in this case, it suggests that the decision to buy the car was a mistake due to its high cost.

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Which is the conclusion in the following argument?I was lucky to find one! They are rare items.
- A.
  
  I was lucky to find one
- B.
  
  They are rare items
Correct Answer
A. I was lucky to find one

Explanation
The conclusion in the given argument is "I was lucky to find one." This is because the statement "They are rare items" is a premise that supports the conclusion. The speaker states that they were lucky to find one, implying that finding one of these rare items is a fortunate occurrence. Therefore, the conclusion is that the speaker was lucky to find one.

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5.

The common notion of an argument is
- A.
  
  A disagreement
- B.
  
  A set of claims
- C.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A disagreement

Explanation
The common notion of an argument is a disagreement because when people argue, they express differing opinions or points of view on a particular topic. In an argument, individuals present their claims or assertions, supporting them with evidence or reasoning, in order to persuade others to accept their viewpoint. Therefore, the concept of an argument is closely associated with disagreements and conflicting perspectives rather than being a set of claims or none of the above.

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A logical argument is
- A.
  
  A disagreement grounded in claims
- B.
  
  An agreement supported by logical reasons
- C.
  
  A set of claims offered as reasons to accept another claim
Correct Answer
C. A set of claims offered as reasons to accept another claim

Explanation
A logical argument is a set of claims offered as reasons to accept another claim. This means that when presenting a logical argument, one provides a series of statements or propositions that are intended to support or justify a particular conclusion. These claims are logically connected and aim to convince the audience that the conclusion is valid based on the provided reasons. In other words, a logical argument is a structured and coherent presentation of evidence and reasoning to persuade others of the validity of a claim.

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For an argument to be true, it needs to offer reasons.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
An argument does not necessarily need to offer reasons in order to be true. An argument can be true if it presents valid evidence or logical reasoning that supports its conclusion, even if it does not explicitly state the reasons. Therefore, the statement "For an argument to be true, it needs to offer reasons" is false.

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8.

Arguments always have explicit premises
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The correct answer is False. Arguments do not always have explicit premises. While premises are typically stated explicitly to support a conclusion, there are cases where the premises are implied or left unstated. These implicit premises can be inferred from the context or background knowledge. Therefore, arguments can have both explicit and implicit premises.

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Premises are reasons to believe the conclusion
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Premises are statements or evidence that support or provide reasons to believe a conclusion. In other words, they are the foundation or basis for accepting a conclusion as true or valid. Therefore, it is correct to say that premises are reasons to believe the conclusion.

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Which of the following is NOT an argument?
- A.
  
  If all dogs are mammals, then all dogs are reptiles. All dogs are mammals, therefore, all dogs are reptiles.
- B.
  
  A mammal is any of a class of warm-blooded higher vertebrates that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair.
- C.
  
  All mammals are blue. Dogs are mammals, therefore, dogs are blue.
Correct Answer
B. A mammal is any of a class of warm-blooded higher vertebrates that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair.

Explanation
The given statement is a definition or description of a mammal, rather than an argument. It does not present any claims or reasoning to support a conclusion.

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Parts Of An Argument

Which is the conclusion in the following argument:Death penalty should be illegal. Murder is always wrong

Which is the premise in the following argument?All cats are mammals, therefore, some cats are mammals.

Which is the conclusion in the following argument?You shouldn´t have bougt that car. It's too expensive.

Which is the conclusion in the following argument?I was lucky to find one! They are rare items.

The common notion of an argument is

A logical argument is

For an argument to be true, it needs to offer reasons.

Arguments always have explicit premises

Premises are reasons to believe the conclusion

Which of the following is NOT an argument?