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WorksheetsIdentify Premise and Conclusion Indicators
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which words show a premise? Check all that apply.
Given that all finches are birds, and because no birds are mammals, it must be concluded that no finches are fish.
given that
because
it must be concluded that
Which words show a premise? Check all that apply.
Since George is a student, it follows that he attends classes daily.
since
it follows that
Which words show a conclusion? Check all that apply.
All carp are fish, and all fish are animals; thus, all carp are animals.
and all
thus
Which words show a conclusion? Check all that apply.
Provided that four is greater than three, and five is greater than four, it follows that five is greater than three.
provided that
it follows that
Which words show a premise? Check all that apply.
Since Katie's car has a dead battery, and given that she has no other means of transportation; consequently, she will not be going to the concert tonight.
since
given that
consequently
Which words show a conclusion? Check all that apply.
Given that Tom, Dick, Harry, Paul, George, John, Ringo are salesmen and are extroverts, and Joe Harris is a salesman, it can be inferred that Joe Harris is an extrovert.
given that
in can be inferred that
How many premises does this argument contain?
Assuming that today is Tuesday, and since today is clearly not Saturday, it can be concluded that tomorrow is Wednesday.
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Which words show a conclusion? Check all that apply.
Since George is a student, it follows that he attends classes daily.
since
it follows that
How many premises does this argument contain?
All members of the club are allowed in the pool. Abernathy is allowed in the pool. Horatio is also allowed in the pool. Thus, Abernathy and Horatio is a member of the club.
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In an argument, ideally the premises
are supported by the conclusion.
support the conclusion.
counterbalance the conclusion.
are there only as "window dressing."
Which words show a premise? Check all that apply.
Assuming Socrates is Greek, he must like soccer because Greek people love soccer.
because
must
Assuming
Which words show a conclusion? Check all that apply.
Since Katie's car has a dead battery, and given that she has no other means of transportation; consequently, she will not be going to the concert tonight.
since
given that
consequently
