Question 1

Either you are planning to vote in the fall election or you don't really want to improve the politics of the local community.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation C

Question 2

Capital punishment is appropriate in cases of first-degree murder given that the killer has deprived an innocent victim of his or her life.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation A

Question 3

The reason that some dinosaurs had feathers is that they were an effective way of retaining body heat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation B

Question 4

Roger never ate unless he was hungry, and he seldom is hungry.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 5

Students should major in economics; they will be in great demand when the economy recovers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 6

Mark is the newest member of the requisitions department. The requisitions department oversees the purchasing of all goods, services, and capital equipment for the entire company.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 7

We should hire a new member for our department because our workload has significantly increased in the past three months, and the existing staff cannot keep up.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 8

Either the game tonight is a home game or the next one is a home game.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 9

The cost of home computers has dropped because production costs are lower.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 10

An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused flight disruptions last weekend. The flights were disrupted because small particles from the ash could cause engine failure.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 11

Either banks are too cautious about lending to small businesses or the Federal Reserve is keeping money from the banks.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 12

Mark was late to work today because he overslept.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 13

The Roadrunners are the best team in our region, and they are playing against the Bulldogs tonight.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 14

If you have high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms and anemia, then you may have malaria.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 15

I hope that the H1N1 flu vaccine will prevent a major outbreak of the disease this season.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 16

If the flood victims in Australia don't get international assistance soon, many more people will die.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 17

The people of Haiti have been in crisis since the earthquake on January 12.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 18

Be wary of strangers on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 19

Mark has been late to work every day since he started working in our department.

Accepted Answer

A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation 
A)  Argument 
B)  Explanation 
C)  Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question 20

What time does the Super Bowl begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Either you are planning to vote in the fall election or you don't really want to improve the politics of the local community.

Capital punishment is appropriate in cases of first-degree murder given that the killer has deprived an innocent victim of his or her life.

The reason that some dinosaurs had feathers is that they were an effective way of retaining body heat.

Roger never ate unless he was hungry, and he seldom is hungry.

Students should major in economics; they will be in great demand when the economy recovers.

Mark is the newest member of the requisitions department. The requisitions department oversees the purchasing of all goods, services, and capital equipment for the entire company.

We should hire a new member for our department because our workload has significantly increased in the past three months, and the existing staff cannot keep up.

Either the game tonight is a home game or the next one is a home game.

The cost of home computers has dropped because production costs are lower.

An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused flight disruptions last weekend. The flights were disrupted because small particles from the ash could cause engine failure.

Either banks are too cautious about lending to small businesses or the Federal Reserve is keeping money from the banks.

Mark was late to work today because he overslept.

The Roadrunners are the best team in our region, and they are playing against the Bulldogs tonight.

If you have high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms and anemia, then you may have malaria.

I hope that the H1N1 flu vaccine will prevent a major outbreak of the disease this season.

If the flood victims in Australia don't get international assistance soon, many more people will die.

The people of Haiti have been in crisis since the earthquake on January 12.

Be wary of strangers on the Internet.

Mark has been late to work every day since he started working in our department.

What time does the Super Bowl begin?

Analyzing Arguments

Diagramming Arguments

Detecting Fallacies

Preparing to Evaluate Arguments

Evaluating Categorical Arguments

Evaluating Truth-Functional Arguments

Evaluating Analogical Arguments

Evaluating Inductive Generalizations

Evaluating Causal Arguments

Filters

Exam 1: Recognizing Arguments

Either you are planning to vote in the fall election or you don't really want to improve the politics of the local community.

Capital punishment is appropriate in cases of first-degree murder given that the killer has deprived an innocent victim of his or her life.

The reason that some dinosaurs had feathers is that they were an effective way of retaining body heat.

Roger never ate unless he was hungry, and he seldom is hungry.

Students should major in economics; they will be in great demand when the economy recovers.

Mark is the newest member of the requisitions department. The requisitions department oversees the purchasing of all goods, services, and capital equipment for the entire company.

We should hire a new member for our department because our workload has significantly increased in the past three months, and the existing staff cannot keep up.

Either the game tonight is a home game or the next one is a home game.

The cost of home computers has dropped because production costs are lower.

An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused flight disruptions last weekend. The flights were disrupted because small particles from the ash could cause engine failure.

Either banks are too cautious about lending to small businesses or the Federal Reserve is keeping money from the banks.

Mark was late to work today because he overslept.

The Roadrunners are the best team in our region, and they are playing against the Bulldogs tonight.

If you have high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms and anemia, then you may have malaria.

I hope that the H1N1 flu vaccine will prevent a major outbreak of the disease this season.

If the flood victims in Australia don't get international assistance soon, many more people will die.

The people of Haiti have been in crisis since the earthquake on January 12.

Be wary of strangers on the Internet.

Mark has been late to work every day since he started working in our department.

What time does the Super Bowl begin?

Analyzing Arguments

Diagramming Arguments

Detecting Fallacies

Preparing to Evaluate Arguments

Evaluating Categorical Arguments

Evaluating Truth-Functional Arguments

Evaluating Analogical Arguments

Evaluating Inductive Generalizations

Evaluating Causal Arguments

Filters