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WorksheetsEvaluating Arguments
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
evidence is correct
Read the passage and identify the claim.
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
What is the claim in the paragraph above?
Their texture is what makes them the best.
Their creamy filling is what makes them better than others.
Twinkies are nasty.
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes.
If I was making an argument for keeping zoos open, what could a piece of evidence be?
I could give the statistic of the number of people that visit the zoo each year
I could share the zookeepers' opinions on the animals' lives and well-being
I could share how much research zoos have been able to accomplish
Any of these would be a valuable piece of evidence
A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood. New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products.
How can you identify an argument in a text?
Look for statements or claims that are not supported by evidence or reasons.
Identify the most emotional statements in the text.
Focus on the opinions expressed by the author rather than the facts presented.
Look for statements or claims that are supported by evidence or reasons.
How do you evaluate the validity of a claim?
Gather evidence, analyze critically, consider alternative explanations, consult experts
Ask a friend for their opinion
Accept the claim without questioning
Ignore the claim and move on
Which of the following can be used to support the claim?
reasons
examples
evidence
all of the above
Can personal opinions be used in an argument?
yes
no
Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?
thoughts
quotes
proof
data
What type of evidence is...
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.
The moon was full 4 weeks ago, so it should be full again tonight.
Inductive argument
Deductive Argument
Jae is a student at City College. No students at City College live on campus. Therefore, Jae does not live on campus.
Inductive Argument
Deductive Argument
Mike weighed 210 pounds before going on a diet three months ago. He has lost 17 pounds so far on the diet. Therefore, he now weighs less than 200 pounds.
Inductive Argument
Deductive Argument
I hear you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease. You should go to the doctor and get some antibiotics for it. When Saheed was given antibiotics for his Lyme disease, his symptoms cleared up in a few weeks. The same happened with Arquelina when she had it.
Inductive Argument
Deductive Argument
People who exercise regularly have a longer life expectancy. Active Annie exercises regularly, but Lazy Larry does not. Therefore, Active Annie will outlive Lazy Larry.
Deductive
Non-deductive
It is not wise to lie. Even though lying may seem like an easy way out of a situation, it will only create bigger problems in the future.
Deductive
Non-deductive
Assuming statements 1 and 2 are true, which statement would be a valid conclusion?
- If Sam eats the cold pizza, then he will get sick.
- If Sam gets sick, then he cannot go to work.
If Sam eats the cold pizza, then he gets sick.
If Sam gets sick, then he ate the cold pizza.
If Sam eats the cold pizza, then he cannot go to work.
There is no valid conclusion.
Assuming statements 1 and 2 are true, which statement would make a valid conclusion?
- If we have cake for dessert, then it is Uncle Ben's birthday.
- Today is Uncle Ben's birthday.
We are eating cake for dessert.
We are having ice cream with cake.
If it is Uncle Ben's birthday, then we are having cake for dessert.
There is no valid conclusion.
A sound argument is a valid deductive argument with true premises.
True
False
What is validity?
When the conclusion of an argument follows logically from its premises, it is valid.
When the premises of an argument are true, it is true.
When the conclusion of an argument is put into the form of a syllogism, the argument is valid.
When the premises of an argument can be shown to be valid in all situations, the argument is valid.
What distinguishes a 'valid' argument from a 'sound' argument in logic?
A valid argument has true premises and a true conclusion, while a sound argument has a logically correct form.
A valid argument has a logically correct form, while a sound argument has true premises and a true conclusion.
Both terms mean the same and are interchangeable in logical discussions.
A sound argument is always valid, but a valid argument may not be sound.
A valid argument is always sound.
True
False
What distinguishes a valid argument from an invalid one?
A valid argument has a true conclusion
A valid argument has a logically correct form
A valid argument has false premises
A valid argument is always sound
