informal logic 1

"[1] Brushing supports good tooth health. [2] So, regular brushing is a great idea, [3] since you don't want bad teeth." Which of the following best describes this argument? a) This is a linked argument b) This is a convergent argument c) This is a divergent argument d) This is a simple argument e) This is a serial argument

a) This is a linked argument

"[1] We should have universal healthcare, [2] because universal healthcare will reduce bad health, [3] and bad health leads to suffering." Which pattern best describes this argument? a) Simple b) Convergent c) Linked d) Serial e) Divergent

c) Linked

"[1] Dogs are friendly. [2] Dogs make the best pets. [3] After all, cats are not nearly so friendly." What kind of argument is this? a) This is a linked argument. b) This is a divergent argument. c) This is a convergent argument. d) This is a serial argument. e) This is a simple argument.

c) This is a convergent argument.

"[1] Brushing supports good tooth health. [2] So, regular brushing is a great idea, [3] since you don't want bad teeth." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2] b) [2] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

a) [1] is offered in support of [2]

"[1] Dogs are friendly. [2] Dogs make the best pets. [3] After all, cats are not nearly so friendly." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [1] is offered in support of [2].

"[1] Since statistics show that people without healthcare insurance are more likely to die, [2] a vote for universal healthcare is a vote to save lives. [3] A vote against universal healthcare is a vote for death." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [1] is offered in support of [2].

"[1] You only love your country if you are willing to unquestioningly follow its leaders. [2] You don't love your country. [3] You have questioned our country's leadership." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [1] is offered in support of [2].

"[1] If you want to do well in this course you should come to every class. [2] Since you want to do well, [3] you should come to every class." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [1] is offered in support of [3].

"[1] Since statistics show that people without healthcare insurance are more likely to die, [2] a vote for universal healthcare is a vote to save lives. [3] A vote against universal healthcare is a vote for death." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [1] is offered in support of [3].

"[3] Justice requires that we provide all citizens the minimal requirements for living. [2] Healthcare is a minimal requirement for living. [1] This shows that we ought to provide universal healthcare." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [1] is offered in support of [3].

"[1] Drinking and Philosophy are similar, [2] since they both hurt your head." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [2] is offered in support of [1]. b) [1] is offered in support of [2]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [2] is offered in support of [1].

"[1] If you want to do well in this course you should come to every class. [2] Since you want to do well, [3] you should come to every class." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

a) [2] is offered in support of [3].

"[1] You should save your money [2] because you will need a vacation, [3] since your boss is such a jerk." This argument is best described as a) a serial argument b) a convergent argument c) a divergent argument d) a linked argument e) a simple argument

a) a serial argument

"[1] If you want to do well in this course you should come to every class. [2] Since you want to do well, [3] you should come to every class." Which of the following best describes this argument? a) Simple b) Linked c) Convergent d) Divergent e) Serial

b) Linked

"[3] Justice requires that we provide all citizens the minimal requirements for living. [2] Healthcare is a minimal requirement for living. [1] This shows that we ought to provide universal healthcare." Which of the following best describes the argument? a) Convergent b) Serial c) Simple d) Divergent e) Linked

b) Serial

"[1] Dogs are friendly. [2] Dogs make the best pets. [3] After all, cats are not nearly so friendly." What is the main conclusion? a) The main conclusion is: Dogs are friendly. b) The main conclusion is: Dogs make the best pets. c) The main conclusion is: cats are not nearly so friendly.

b) The main conclusion is: Dogs make the best pets.

"[1] You only love your country if you are willing to unquestioningly follow its leaders. [2] You don't love your country. [3] You have questioned our country's leadership." What is the main conclusion? a) The main conclusion is: You only love your country if you are willing to unquestioningly follow its leaders. b) The main conclusion is: you don't love your country. c) The main conclusion is: you have questioned our country's leadership.

b) The main conclusion is: you don't love your country.

"[1] We need a strong government. [2] It will keep us free and [3] it will keep us strong." What is the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2] b) [2] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

b) [2] is offered in support of [1]

"[1] You should save your money [2] because you will need a vacation, [3] since your boss is such a jerk." The relationship between [1] and [2] is best described as a) [1] is offered in support of [2] b) [2] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

b) [2] is offered in support of [1]

"[1] You should save your money, [2] because you can help lower interest rates and [3] have something for a rainy day." What is the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2] b) [2] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

b) [2] is offered in support of [1]

"[1] We should have universal healthcare, [2] because universal healthcare will reduce bad health, [3] and bad health leads to suffering." Which best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

b) [2] is offered in support of [1].

"[1] You should watch "House", since [2] it teaches you about medical stuff, and [3] the star, Hugh Laurie, is cute beyond belief." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

b) [2] is offered in support of [1].

"[3] Justice requires that we provide all citizens the minimal requirements for living. [2] Healthcare is a minimal requirement for living. [1] This shows that we ought to provide universal healthcare." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

b) [2] is offered in support of [1].

"[1] Students should study hard. [2] They should also come to class. [3] College costs a lot of money." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

b) [3] is offered in support of [1]

"[1] We need a strong government. [2] It will keep us free and [3] it will keep us strong." What is the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

b) [3] is offered in support of [1]

"[1] You should save your money, [2] because you can help lower interest rates and [3] have something for a rainy day." What is the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

b) [3] is offered in support of [1]

"[1] You should watch "House", since [2] it teaches you about medical stuff, and [3] the star, Hugh Laurie, is cute beyond belief." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

b) [3] is offered in support of [1].

"[1] Brushing supports good tooth health. [2] So, regular brushing is a great idea, [3] since you don't want bad teeth." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [2] c) [2] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

b) [3] is offered in support of [2]

"[1] Students should study hard. [2] They should also come to class. [3] College costs a lot of money." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [2] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

b) [3] is offered in support of [2]

"[1] You should save your money [2] because you will need a vacation, [3] since your boss is such a jerk." The relationship between [2] and [3] is best described as a) [2] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [2] c) [2] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

b) [3] is offered in support of [2]

"[1] Dogs are friendly. [2] Dogs make the best pets. [3] After all, cats are not nearly so friendly." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

b) [3] is offered in support of [2].

"[1] You only love your country if you are willing to unquestioningly follow its leaders. [2] You don't love your country. [3] You have questioned our country's leadership." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

b) [3] is offered in support of [2].

"[1] You should save your money, [2] because you can help lower interest rates and [3] have something for a rainy day." This argument is best described as a) a serial argument b) a convergent argument c) a divergent argument d) a linked argument e) a simple argument

b) a convergent argument

"[1] You should watch "House", since [2] it teaches you about medical stuff, and [3] the star, Hugh Laurie, is cute beyond belief." Which of the following best describes the argument? a) Simple b) Linked c) Convergent d) Divergent e) Serial

c) Convergent

"[1] If you want to do well in this course you should come to every class. [2] Since you want to do well, [3] you should come to every class." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2]. b) [2] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [2] are linked. d) None of the above.

c) [1] and [2] are linked.

"[1] Brushing supports good tooth health. [2] So, regular brushing is a great idea, [3] since you don't want bad teeth." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [1] c) [1] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

c) [1] and [3] are linked

"[1] You only love your country if you are willing to unquestioningly follow its leaders. [2] You don't love your country. [3] You have questioned our country's leadership." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

c) [1] and [3] are linked.

"[1] We should have universal healthcare, [2] because universal healthcare will reduce bad health, [3] and bad health leads to suffering." Which best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

c) [2] and [3] are linked.

"[3] Justice requires that we provide all citizens the minimal requirements for living. [2] Healthcare is a minimal requirement for living. [1] This shows that we ought to provide universal healthcare." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

c) [2] and [3] are linked.

"[1] You should save your money [2] because you will need a vacation, [3] since your boss is such a jerk." Which of the following best describes [3] a) [3] is a main premise b) [3] is a subpremise that is a subconclusion c) [3] is a subpremise that is not a subconclusion d) it is a main conclusion

c) [3] is a subpremise that is not a subconclusion

"[1] Students should study hard. [2] They should also come to class. [3] College costs a lot of money." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [2]? a) [1] is offered in support of [2] b) [2] is offered n support of [1] c) [1] and [2] are linked d) None of the above

d) None of the above

"[1] We need a strong government. [2] It will keep us free and [3] it will keep us strong." What is the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [2] c) [2] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

d) None of the above

"[1] You should save your money, [2] so you can help lower interest rates and [3] have something for a rainy day." What is the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3] b) [3] is offered in support of [2] c) [2] and [3] are linked d) None of the above

d) None of the above

"[1] Dogs are friendly. [2] Dogs make the best pets. [3] After all, cats are not nearly so friendly." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [1] and [3]? a) [1] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [1]. c) [1] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

d) None of the above.

"[1] Since statistics show that people without healthcare insurance are more likely to die, [2] a vote for universal healthcare is a vote to save lives. [3] A vote against universal healthcare is a vote for death." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked. d) None of the above.

d) None of the above.

"[1] You should watch "House", since [2] it teaches you about medical stuff, and [3] the star, Hugh Laurie, is cute beyond belief." Which of the following best describes the relationship between [2] and [3]? a) [2] is offered in support of [3]. b) [3] is offered in support of [2]. c) [2] and [3] are linked premises. d) None of the above.

d) None of the above.

"[1] Drinking and Philosophy are similar, [2] since they both hurt your head." This argument is best described as... a) Convergent b) Linked c) Serial d) Simple e) Divergent

d) Simple

"[1] You only love your country if you are willing to unquestioningly follow its leaders. [2] You don't love your country. [3] You have questioned our country's leadership." What kind of argument is this? a) This is a convergent argument. b) This is a divergent argument. c) This is a serial argument. d) This is a linked argument. e) This is a simple argument.

d) This is a linked argument.

"[1] Students should study hard. [2] They should also come to class. [3] College costs a lot of money." Which of the following best describes this argument? a) This is a simple argument b) This is a convergent argument c) This is a linked argument d) This is a serial argument e) This is a divergent argument

d) This is a serial argument

"[1] We need a strong government. [2] It will keep us free and [3] it will keep us strong." This argument is best described as a) a linked argument b) a divergent argument c) a simple argument d) a convergent argument e) a serial argument

d) a convergent argument