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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) It will be hot all next week. (2) The weatherman on channel 4 said it will be over 100 degrees . (3) Anytime the weatherman on channel 4 says it will be hot, it is hot.

Your Answer:

Correct Answer:

See Diagramming Arguments.

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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) The weatherman on channel 4 said it will rain. (2) The newspaper said it will rain. (3) There are dark clouds in the sky and (4) everybody at work brought in their umbrella. (5) I bet it will rain.

Your Answer:

3.

Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) If you drop this class, you will need to get a job. (2) If you drop this class, then you won't graduate next semester. (3) If you don't graduate next semester, then you will have to move out of your parents' house. (4) If you move out of your parents' house you will need to get a job.

Your Answer:

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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) Everything is morally permitted, if God does not exist. (2) Since everything is morally permitted, (3) God must not exist.

Your Answer:

Correct Answer:

See Diagramming Arguments.

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Daisy, Charles, Henry, and Krista together have the following pets; a kitten, dog, crocodile, and hamster. 1. Charles likes baby animals. 2. Daisy likes dangerous animals. 3. No one of the pet owners has a pet that starts with the same letter as their name.

Who has which pet?

Your Answer: Charles has a kitten, Henry has a dog, Daisy has the crocodile, and Krista has the hamster.

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Anna, Nina, Boe, and Lucas wanted to go to three different parties at the same time. Everyone got to go to one of the following parties: costume party, pool party, karaoke party, and a pizza party. 1. 2. 3. 4. Lucas and Boe love to eat at parties. Anna and Nina love to dress up for their parties. Nina and Boe have terrible singing voices. Nina likes to show off her new bikini.

Who goes to which party?

Your Answer: Boe goes to the pizza party, Lucas goes to the karaoke party, Anna goes to the costume party, and Nina goes to the pool party.

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(1) Computer processor speeds double every 18 months, so business computers should be replaced every three years or so. (2) This amazing fact has been true since personal computers entered the marketplace. (3) So, these four-year-old computers on our desks ought to be replaced. Which is true about this argument? Your Answer: (1) and (2) independently support (3). Correct Answers: (1) and (2) independently support (3). (2) and (3) jointly support (1).

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Anna, Mia, Melanie, Nina, Lucas, Boe, and Alex are discussing their favorite foods. The foods they are discussing are pepperoni pizza, fries, waffles, salad, pasta, fried chicken, burgers, and steak. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Anna, Lucas, Boe, and Alex are lactose intolerant. Nina and Melanie are vegetarians. Nina, Mia and Anna do not like anything fried. Alex's favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Boe and Mia do not like lettuce.

6. Lucas, Boe, and Alex do not like vegetables. Whose favorite food is burgers?
Your Answer: Lucas Correct Answer: Boe See Problems in Reasoning.

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: Even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be conceived. For, when he hears of this, he understands it. And whatever is understood, exists in the understanding. And assuredly that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, cannot exist in the understanding alone. For, suppose it exists in the understanding alone: then it can be conceived to exist in reality; which is greater. Therefore, if that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, exists in the understanding alone, the very being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, is one, than which a greater can be conceived. But obviously this is impossible. Hence, there is no doubt that there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality. God cannot be conceived not to exist-God is that, than which nothing greater can be conceived. That which can be conceived not to exist is not God. Statement: "For, when he hears of this, he understands it."
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Lucas, Alex, Nina, Mia, and Anna are discussing their college majors of philosophy, biology, sociology, physics, and history. 1. Nina, Mia, and Anna disliked logic.

2. Alex, Nina, and Anna did not do well in science classes. 3. Lucas likes dissecting in the lab. 4. Nina loves the Enlightenment. What did Alex major in?
Your Answer: History Correct Answer: Philosophy See Problems in Reasoning.

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: There is a possible world in which God exists. If God does not exist in the actual world, then there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a possible being x and a world W', such that the greatness of x in W' exceeds the greatness of God in actuality. Hence, it's possible that there be a being greater than God is. So it's possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. But surely, it's not possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. So the actual world contains a being than which it's not possible that there be a greater-that is, God exists. Statement: "[I]t's not possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater."
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage:

There is a possible world in which God exists. If God does not exist in the actual world, then there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a possible being x and a world W', such that the greatness of x in W' exceeds the greatness of God in actuality. Hence, it's possible that there be a being greater than God is. So it's possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. But surely, it's not possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. So the actual world contains a being than which it's not possible that there be a greater-that is, God exists. Statement: "If God does not exist in the actual world, then there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world."
Your Answer: Premise

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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) When the North American Free Trade Agreement was negotiated, it had the support of the president and all of the governors. (2) In several states, the opposing parties voted to ratify the agreement. (3) So, politicians of both political parties ac ross the United States strongly supported the agreement. (4) However, the vast majority of Americans outside Washington, D.C., and a significant minority inside Washington, D.C., were strongly opposed to the agreement. (5) Therefore, the politicians were out of touch with the views of the people.

Your Answer:

Correct Answer:

See Diagramming Arguments.

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Sara, Joe, Karen, and Frank are discussing their after-school activities of painting, gymnastics, singing, and acting. 1. Karen is flexible. 2. Sara and Joe like performing, but Frank does not. 3. Sara doesn't care for music. Who does what after school?
Your Answer: Karen is the gymnast, Sara is the actor, Joe is the singer, and Frank is the painter.

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Mr. Endara, Ms. Wood, Ms. McQuitty, and Mr. Hicks all had drinks together. The drink containers on the table after they left were a coffee mug, a can of soda, a water bottle, and a wine glass. 1. Ms. McQuitty doesn't like sugar in her drinks. 2. The best friend of Mr. Hicks had alcohol. 3. Mr. Hicks said he had too much caffeine when he left. 4. Ms. Wood, the best friend of Mr. Hicks, saw Mr. Endara drink out of a can. Who had what to drink?
Your Answer: Mr. Endara had soda, Ms. Wood had wine, Ms. McQuitty had

water, and Mr. Hicks had coffee.

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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) The parity thesis is more plausible than the difference thesis. (2) The parity thesis contends that homosexuality has the same moral status as heterosexuality. (3) The difference thesis entails that there are situations in which it is morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals. (4) Homosexual acts between consenting adults harm no one. (5) And respecting persons' privacy and choices in harmless sexual matters maximizes individual freedom. (6) And, indivdual freedom should be maximized. (7) But, discrimination against homosexuals, because of their homosexuality, diminishes individual freedom since it ignores personal choice and privacy. (8) So, the toleration of homosexuality, rather than discriminating against homosexuals, is the preferable option since it would maximize individual freedom.

Your Answer:

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: There is a possible world in which God exists. If God does not exist in the actual world, then there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a possible being x and a world W', such that the greatness of x in W' exceeds the greatness of God in actuality. Hence, it's possible that there be a being greater than God is. So it's possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. But surely, it's not possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. So the actual world contains a being than which it's not possible that there be a greater-that is, God exists. Statement: "[I]t's possible that there be a being greater than God is."
Your Answer: Premise Correct Answer: Conclusion See Paraphrasing Arguments

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise,

conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: Everything that is moved is moved by another. That some things are in motion-for example, the sun-is evident from sense. Therefore, it is moved by something else that moves it. This mover is itself either moved or not moved. If it is not, we have reached our conclusionnamely, that we must posit some unmoved mover. This we call God. If it is moved, it is moved by another mover. We must, consequently, either proceed to infinity, or we must arrive at some unmoved mover. Now, it is not possible to proceed to infinity. Hence, we must posit some prime unmoved mover. Statement: "Everything that is moved is moved by another."
Your Answer: Conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Mr. Endara, Ms. Wood, Ms. McQuitty, and Mr. Hicks all love to watch sports. They watch soccer, baseball, basketball, and hockey. 1. Mr. Endara's favorite team won the world cup last year. 2. Ms. McQuitty loves to watch Kobe make his free throws. 3. One of the men likes baseball. Who likes which sport?
Your Answer: Mr. Endara likes soccer, Ms. Wood likes hockey, Ms. McQuitty likes basketball, and Mr. Hicks likes baseball.

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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Mr. Hicks, Ms. McQuitty, Ms. Wood, and Mr. Smith all teach at the same high school. The subjects are physics, math, philosophy, and biology.

1. The best friend of Mr. Smith teaches math. 2. Both science teachers at this school are women. 3. Mr. Hicks, the best friend of Mr. Smith, observed a dissection in Ms. Wood's class. Who teaches what?
Your Answer: Mr. Smith teaches philosophy, Mr. Hicks teaches math, Ms. McQuitty teaches physics, and Ms. Wood teaches biology.

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: Since homosexual acts between consenting adults harm no one, there is prima facie reason for respecting the privacy of homosexuals. Respecting persons' privacy and choices in harmless sexual matters maximizes individual freedom and individual freedom should be maximized. But discrimination against homosexuals, because of their homosexuality, diminishes individual freedom since it ignores personal choice and privacy. So, the toleration of homosexuality rather than discriminating against homosexuals is the preferable option since it would maximize individual freedom. The parity thesis states homosexuality has the same moral status as heterosexuality. The difference thesis entails that there are situations in which it is morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals. Therefore, the parity thesis is more plausible than the difference thesis. Statement: The parity thesis is more plausible than the difference thesis.
Your Answer: Premise Correct Answer: Conclusion See Paraphrasing Arguments

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage:

Since homosexual acts between consenting adults harm no one, there is prima facie reason for respecting the privacy of homosexuals. Respecting persons' privacy and choices in harmless sexual matters maximizes individual freedom and individual freedom should be maximized. But discrimination against homosexuals, because of their homosexuality, diminishes individual freedom since it ignores personal choice and privacy. So, the toleration of homosexuality, rather than discriminating against homosexuals, is the preferable option since it would maximize individual freedom. The parity thesis states homosexuality has the same moral status as heterosexuality. The difference thesis entails that there are situations in which it is morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals. Therefore, the parity thesis is more plausible than the difference thesis. Statement: Respecting persons' privacy and choices in harmless sexual matters maximizes individual freedom.
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: Since homosexual acts between consenting adults harm no one, there is prima facie reason for respecting the privacy of homosexuals. Respecting persons' privacy and choices in harmless sexual matters maximizes individual freedom and individual freedom should be maximized. But discrimination against homosexuals, because of their homosexuality, diminishes individual freedom since it ignores personal choice and privacy. So, the toleration of homosexuality, rather than discriminating against homosexuals, is the preferable option since it would maximize individual freedom. The parity thesis states homosexuality has the same moral status as heterosexuality. The difference thesis entails that there are situations in which it is morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals. Therefore, the parity thesis is more plausible than the difference thesis. Statement: The parity thesis states homosexuality has the same moral status as

heterosexuality.
Your Answer: Premise

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: The difference thesis states that there is a morally significant reason for treating homosexuals differently from heterosexuals. If the difference thesis is true, then it may be morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals in the realm of marriage, even if we do not discriminate against heterosexuals. There are conflicting opinions regarding whether the state should sanction same-sex marriages and this controversy constitutes a public dilemma. There is an accommodation possible if the state does not recognize same-sex marriages and there is no accommodation possible if the state does recognize same-sex marriages and there is no overriding reason for a resolution via declaration. The state ought not to sanction same-sex marriages and the state ought to sanction heterosexual marriages. So, there is at least one morally relevant case in which discrimination against homosexuals, because of their homosexuality, is morally permissible. Therefore, the difference thesis is true. Statement: There is an accommodation possible if the state does not recognize same-sex marriages.
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

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(1) The prince greeted a small crowd of well-wishers outside his palace yesterday. (2) He pointed out several architectural features of the building that historians have found interesting. (3) Apparently, there are several aspects of the building that are not typical of the time it was built, and (4) the prince clearly enjoyed having the opportunity to share his knowledge with such an appreciative audience. Which sentence presents the conclusion of the passage? Your Answer: There is no conclusion.