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Question 1.1.The economy continues to descend into chaos. The stock market still moves down after it makes progress forward, and unemployment still hovers around 10%. It is going to be a while before things get better in the United States.

Which of the following is the conclusion of this argument? (Points : 1)

It is going to be a while before things get better in the United States.
The economy continues to descend into chaos.
The stock market still moves down after it makes progress forward.
Unemployment still hovers around 10%.

Question 2.2.In argumentation, criticism is __________. (Points : 1)

a negative thing that tears people down
an evaluation of elements outside of the argument
a way to make oneself look smarter than another
an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the argument

Question 3.3.How should one ethically engage in verbal argumentation? (Points : 1)

Try to maintain a focus on demonstrating the other person is wrong.
Try to maintain focus on the argument when analyzing what people are saying.
Try to win at all costs.
Stick to one’s position even if evidence is better for the opposing position.

Question 4.4.Charles is hard to work with, since he always interrupts others. Therefore, I do not want to work with Charles in the development committee. (Points : 1)

Deductive
Inductive
Neither

Question 5.5.An argument is invalid if and only if _____________. (Points : 1)

Its reasoning is strong and its premises are true.
It is possible for all of its premises to be true and the conclusion false.
It is fallacious.
It has a false premise.

Question 6.6.The thesis in an argumentative essay __________. (Points : 1)

is composed of premises
should be general so that one can write enough on the topic
is the claim that is being defended
is not as important as the problem

Question 7.7.Do you want to drive the minivan to the movies? (Points : 1)

Claim
Non-Claim
Neither

Question 8.8.In an argumentative essay, the premises of the argument __________. (Points : 1)

are the reasons that support the thesis
do not need justification in an essay
are what the thesis defends
occur in the conclusion of the paper

Question 9.9.The support in an argumentative essay __________. (Points : 1)

does not include theories
is the main item for which one is arguing in a paper
is the problem that one is examining
is the reason for accepting one’s premises

Question 10.10.You know Communism was going to fail! After all, Karl Marx was an alcoholic! (Points : 1)

Slippery slope
Ad hominem
False cause
False dichotomy
No fallacy

Question 11.11.I know that Stephen has a lot of money. His parents drive Mercedes. His dogs wear cashmere sweaters, and he paid cash for his Hummer.

The conclusion of the argument is ____________. (Points : 1)

His dogs wear cashmere sweaters.
I know that Stephen has a lot of money.
He paid cash for his Hummer.
His parents drive Mercedes.

Question 12.12.The principle of charity in logic is __________. (Points : 1)

the idea that we should interpret the argument or objection in the strongest way possible
the idea that one should give to the poor
the idea that we only see the good in arguments that align with our beliefs
the idea that one should interpret the argument in line with the way the author would state it

Question 13.13.“If he were happy, he would be smiling. He is not smiling, so he is not happy.” (Points : 1)

Modus tollens
Modus ponens
Post hoc
Syllogistic logic
Affirming the consequent

Question 14.14.When disagreeing with a premise, __________. (Points : 1)

one should point to the outcomes of the conclusion
one should have reasons in place that demonstrate the premise is not sufficiently likely to be true.
one should attack premises that are not important to the argument
one should point out the failings of its author

Question 15.15.Arguments __________. (Points : 1)

always have the same level of complexity
are always expressed in standard form
can include complicated chains of inference that build on themselves
have to be valid in order to be convincing

Question 16.16.The legalization of drugs is neither unwise nor immoral. It is not unwise because by legalizing drugs, we would eliminate the illegal drug trade. Hence, by legalizing drugs, we would rid our nation of all the violence that goes along with the illegal drug trade. Furthermore, the legalization of drugs is not immoral because it can be combined with a massive program of moral education. (Points : 1)

Deductive
Inductive
Neither

Question 17.17.An enthymeme is ____________. (Points : 1)

a valid argument with a false premise
an argument with an unstated premise or conclusion
a Venn diagram of an argument
an invalid propositional argument form

Question 18.18.An argument is cogent if and only if _____________. (Points : 1)

It is valid and all of its premises are true.
It commits no fallacies.
It has all true premises.
Its reasoning is strong and all of its premises are true.

Question 19.19.An argument is deductive __________. (Points : 1)

if it moves from the general to the particular
if it moves from the particular to the general
if it presents itself in relation to a hypothesis
if it presents itself as being valid
None of these

Question 20.20.Spouse: “I know that you get angry a lot. I’m sure that pretty soon you will hit me or something. And what are we gonna do when we have kids? You will probably beat them until they run out of the house, and I will be left childless and abused! (Points : 1)

Slippery slope
Begging the question
Red herring
No fallacy

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