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What is the primary purpose of an argument, according to the text?
To provide a reason for thinking that a statement is true
What is the term for putting an argument into a specific format?
Putting an argument into standard argument form
What is the role of the premises in an argument?
To provide a reason for thinking that the conclusion is true
What is the best way to identify whether an argument is present?
By asking if someone is trying to establish a statement as true by basing it on some other statement
What is the goal of learning to identify arguments, according to the text?
To learn to identify arguments and understand their structure
What is the relationship between an argument and one's attempt to use it to convince or persuade?
An argument is independent of one's attempt to use it to convince or persuade
What do premise indicators indicate in an argument?
That what follows is a reason for the conclusion
Which of the following words is a conclusion indicator?
so
What is the function of the word 'because' in the argument 'Abortion is morally wrong because it is wrong to take the life of an innocent human being'?
It indicates the premise of the argument
Which of the following words can be used interchangeably with 'since' in the argument 'I know that the student plagiarized since I found the exact same sentences on a website'?
because
What is the purpose of Table 1 in the passage?
To list common premise and conclusion indicators
What is the function of the word 'therefore' in the argument 'A poll administered by Gallup showed candidate x to be substantially behind candidate y with only a week left before the vote, therefore candidate y will probably not win the election'?
It marks the conclusion of the argument
Learn how to identify and analyze arguments in standard form, recognizing premises and conclusions. Understand the role of arguments in persuasion and critical thinking. Test your knowledge of logical reasoning and argumentation.
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