Question 1

An argument that has a set of premises employing a single line of reasoning to justify a conclusion is called a ______________ argument.

Accepted Answer

A)  single convergent 
B)  multiple-separate convergent 
C)  divergent 
D)  multiple-linked convergent A

Question 2

If an argument employs more than one structure it is considered to be multi-structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When you have two separate sets of premises justifying the same conclusion, you have a divergent

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An argument where the relevance of a premise is dependent upon the truth of other premises has what structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent 
B)  single convergent 
C)  multiple-linked convergent 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

What structure does the following argument have?
All dogs are mammals. Peanut is a dog and he barks. Therefore, Peanut is a mammal and some mammals bark.

Accepted Answer

A)  single convergent 
B)  multiple-separate convergent 
C)  divergent 
D)  multiple-linked convergent

Question 6

The following is an example of what structure of argument?
Stan is going to the mall. So, he'll probably get a soft pretzel.

Accepted Answer

A)  single convergent 
B)  multiple-separate convergent 
C)  divergent 
D)  multiple-linked convergent

Exam 3: The Structure of Argument

An argument that has a set of premises employing a single line of reasoning to justify a conclusion is called a ______________ argument.

If an argument employs more than one structure it is considered to be multi-structured.

When you have two separate sets of premises justifying the same conclusion, you have a divergent

An argument where the relevance of a premise is dependent upon the truth of other premises has what structure?

What structure does the following argument have? All dogs are mammals. Peanut is a dog and he barks. Therefore, Peanut is a mammal and some mammals bark.

The following is an example of what structure of argument? Stan is going to the mall. So, he'll probably get a soft pretzel.