Question

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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.
Which sentence uses a slippery slope argument?
(1 point)

If children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects.

Some people argue that in the computer age, handwriting is no longer important.

It is important to teach schoolchildren the skill of handwriting.

However, it is a practical skill that involves coordination and concentration.

Answer 1

"If children are not taught to write, they will lose their ability to concentrate and fall behind in other subjects."

This claims a small change (not teaching handwriting) will lead to a chain of negative consequences, which is a slippery slope.