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Which of the following is an argument? (1 point)
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I don't see the answer choices. Please paste the options and I’ll pick which one is an argument.
Meanwhile, here’s how to tell: an argument is a set of statements where one (the conclusion) is claimed to follow from others (the premises). Look for conclusion indicators (therefore, thus, so, hence) and premise indicators (because, since, as). If the sentence simply reports facts, gives instructions, or explains why something happened without trying to support a claim, it’s not an argument.
Example:
- "We should ban plastic bags because they harm wildlife." — argument (premise → conclusion).
- "It rained last night; the streets are wet." — report, not an argument unless one is being offered as a reason for the other.
Meanwhile, here’s how to tell: an argument is a set of statements where one (the conclusion) is claimed to follow from others (the premises). Look for conclusion indicators (therefore, thus, so, hence) and premise indicators (because, since, as). If the sentence simply reports facts, gives instructions, or explains why something happened without trying to support a claim, it’s not an argument.
Example:
- "We should ban plastic bags because they harm wildlife." — argument (premise → conclusion).
- "It rained last night; the streets are wet." — report, not an argument unless one is being offered as a reason for the other.
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