Understanding Argument Structure in Logic

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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 (correct)

To illustrate the structure of an argument

To evaluate the premises of an argument

To convince or persuade someone of the conclusion

What is the term for putting an argument into a specific format?

Identifying an argument

Evaluating an argument

Convincing someone of an argument

Putting an argument into standard argument form (correct)

What is the role of the premises in an argument?

To provide a reason for thinking that the conclusion is true (correct)

To illustrate the structure of an argument

To evaluate the conclusion of an argument

To establish the conclusion as 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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of learning to identify arguments, according to the text?

To learn to identify arguments and understand their structure Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What do premise indicators indicate in an argument?

That what follows is a reason for the conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is a conclusion indicator?

so Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Table 1 in the passage?

To list common premise and conclusion indicators Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of an argument, according to the text?

What is the term for putting an argument into a specific format?

What is the role of the premises in an argument?

What is the best way to identify whether an argument is present?

What is the goal of learning to identify arguments, according to the text?

What is the relationship between an argument and one's attempt to use it to convince or persuade?

What do premise indicators indicate in an argument?

Which of the following words is a conclusion indicator?

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'?

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'?

What is the purpose of Table 1 in the passage?

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'?

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