Question
Which sentence uses a slippery slope argument?
It is important to teach schoolchildren the skill of handwriting. some people argue that in the computer age, handwriting is no longer important. However it is a practical skill that involves coordination and concentration. if children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects.
A. it is important to teach schoolchildren the skill of handwriting
B. if children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects
C. however it is a practical skill that involves coordination and concentration
D. some people argue that in the computer age, handwriting is no longer important
It is important to teach schoolchildren the skill of handwriting. some people argue that in the computer age, handwriting is no longer important. However it is a practical skill that involves coordination and concentration. if children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects.
A. it is important to teach schoolchildren the skill of handwriting
B. if children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects
C. however it is a practical skill that involves coordination and concentration
D. some people argue that in the computer age, handwriting is no longer important
Answers
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The sentence that uses a slippery slope argument is:
**B. if children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects.**
This statement suggests that not teaching handwriting will lead to the negative consequence of losing concentration and subsequently falling behind in other subjects, implying a chain of events without sufficient evidence to support such a drastic outcome.
**B. if children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects.**
This statement suggests that not teaching handwriting will lead to the negative consequence of losing concentration and subsequently falling behind in other subjects, implying a chain of events without sufficient evidence to support such a drastic outcome.