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Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following is an inductive argument?
The porridge isn't too hot, and it isn't too cold, so it is just right.
Grandma does not have pointy teeth, but this person does, so this person is not Grandma.
If the emperor was wearing clothes, he would not be cold. But he is cold, so he is not wearing clothes.
The first three times the boy cried "wolf" there was no wolf. So there will never be a wolf when the boy cries "wolf."
If we evaluate an argument and find that it is a bad argument, can the conclusion still be true?
Yes, but only if the premises are also true.
Yes, but the argument would not demonstrate its truth.
No, because it is the conclusion of a bad argument.
No, because of the principle of discounted conclusions.
What is the implicit premise in the following argument?
Some cactuses produce edible fruit. Therefore, some cactuses are appropriate for food gardens.
Some plants are not appropriate for food gardens.
A cactus is a plant.
All plants that produce edible fruit are appropriate for food gardens.
Food gardens are more restrictive than other types of gardens.
What is the implicit premise of the following argument?
Rod will buy new sneakers, given that his old ones are falling apart.
Rod wants new sneakers.
If Rod's sneakers are falling apart, then he will buy new ones.
Rod cannot wear sneakers that are falling apart.
Rod does not like his current sneakers.
