1. Chains of reasoning have exactly two conclusions.

True
False

1 points
QUESTION 2
1.

There are always indicator words in arguments.

True
False

1 points
QUESTION 3
1.

Chains of reasoning contain an intermediate conclusion.

True
False

1 points
QUESTION 4
1.

Premises are claims.

True
False

1 points
QUESTION 5
1.

“Therefore” is a premise indicator.

True
False
The iPhone 7 is Apple’s latest smartphone. The iPhone 7’s overall design is similar to that
of the iPhone 6S, but with new colour options, added water and dust resistance, a new
home key, and, most notably, the removal of the headphone jack. The phone received
mixed reviews from the media and users alike.

Description

Illustration

Explanation

Argument

Fatima planned to major in either Arts or Sciences. But she doesn’t really love math,
which most science subjects require. So, she will probably major in an arts subject.

Description

Illustration

Explanation

Argument

Many people are expected to take advantage of the long Eid break this year to travel
abroad on last-minute deals; South East Asia, in particular, seems very popular among
tourists.

Description

Illustration
Explanation

Argument

It is important for teachers to be open to any of their students’ ideas because even the
smallest of their ideas can turn into something important and innovative.

Description

Illustration

Explanation

Argument

What is Rayleigh scattering? It’s the way light is scattered about by the molecules in the
atmosphere. The molecules tend to scatter light from the lower end of the spectrum
(including blue light) back down to earth.

Description

Illustration

Explanation

Argument
Do the test again, please, Harry.
It's a claim.

It's not a claim.

(its an instruction)

Nobody went to the cinema.

It's a claim.

It's not a claim.

Is that your handbag?

It's a claim.

It's not a claim.

1. Sylvia will wear a blue shirt today. After all, Sylvia only
wears white shirts or blue shirts. In addition, all her white
shirts are dirty today.

How many claims are there?

2
3
4
5

1 points
QUESTION 2
1. Golf requires concentration, discipline, and mental and
physical energy.These qualities are valuable outside of golf
too. It’s for at least these reasons that Ali should take up golf.
Golf is also a hobby that Ali can afford, and there is a course
located conveniently close to his house.
How many claims are there?
 5
6
7
8

1 points
QUESTION 3
1.

We definitely shouldn’t buy any ice-cream this time because

Harry can’t stand cold desserts. Plus, Mary’s stomach can’t
digest dairy products, and I’m on a low sugar diet at the
moment.

How many claims are there?

3
4
5
6

1 points
QUESTION 4
1.

Aysha, who did an internship at the UN in New York last year, has just received a
letter offering her a permanent job with the UN. She must have made a really
good impression on them during her internship.

How many claims are there?

2
3
4
5

1 points
QUESTION 5
1.

Sylvia will wear a blue shirt today. After all, Sylvia only wears
white shirts or blue shirts. In addition, all her white shirts are
dirty today.
 How many argument indicators are there?
0
1
2
3

1 points
QUESTION 6
1.

Aysha, who did an internship at the UN in New York last year, has just received a
letter offering her a permanent job with the UN. She must have made a really
good impression on them during her internship.

How many argument indicators are there?

0
1
2
3

1 points
QUESTION 7
1.

We definitely shouldn’t buy any ice-cream this time because

Harry can’t stand cold desserts. Plus, Mary’s stomach can’t
digest dairy products, and I’m on a low sugar diet at the
moment.

How many argument indicators are there?

0
1
2
3

1 points
QUESTION 8
1. Golf requires concentration, discipline, and mental and
physical energy. These qualities are valuable outside of golf
 too. It’s for at least these reasons that Ali should take up golf.
Golf is also a hobby that Ali can afford, and there is also a
course located conveniently close to his house.
How many argument indicators are there?
0
1
2
3

1 points
QUESTION 9
1.

Golf requires concentration, discipline, and mental and

physical energy. These qualities are valuable outside of golf
too. It’s for at least these reasons that Ali should take up golf.
Golf is also a hobby that Ali can afford, and there is also a
course located conveniently close to his house.
Which claim is the conclusion?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th

1 points
QUESTION 10
1.

We definitely shouldn’t buy any ice-cream this time because

Harry can’t stand cold desserts. Plus, Mary’s stomach can’t
digest dairy products, and I’m on a low sugar diet at the
moment.

Which claim is the conclusion?

1st
2nd
3rd
5th
 1 points
QUESTION 11
1. Aysha, who did an internship at the UN in New York last year, has just received a
letter offering her a permanent job with the UN. She must have made a really
good impression on them during her internship.

Which claim is the conclusion?

1st
2nd
3rd
5th

1 points
QUESTION 12
1.

Sylvia will wear a blue shirt today. After all, Sylvia only wears
white shirts or blue shirts. In addition, all her white shirts are
dirty today.

Which claim is the conclusion?

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1. What argument structure is shown in the diagram?

Simplest case

Side by side

Joined premises

Chain of reasoning

Mixed structure

Not a structure we have studied / bad diagram

 1 points
QU E S T I ON 2
1. What argument structure is shown in the diagram?

Simplest case

Side by side

Joined premises

Chain of reasoning

Mixed structure

Not a structure we have studied / bad diagram

 1 points
QU E S T I ON 3
1. What argument structure is shown in the diagram?

Simplest case

Side by side

Joined premises

Chain of reasoning

Mixed structure

Not a structure we have studied / bad diagram

1 points
 QU E S T I ON 4
1. What argument structure is shown in the diagram?

Simplest case

Side by side

Joined premises

Chain of reasoning

Mixed structure

Not a structure we have studied / bad diagram

I’m pretty sure you have the flu. You have aches, and you
also have a fever. Aches and a fever are sure signs you have
the flu.
Which diagram is correctly shows the argument structure? D

Ahmed must consider buying a fuel-efficient car. The price of

oil is rising. Thus, the cost of gasoline is bound to increase.
Which diagram is correctly shows the argument structure? B
John must be fired from his job. He has consistently refused
to do the tasks he was assigned to do by his boss. Also, he
behaves rudely towards his colleagues, and, therefore, he
creates tensions in the office. In addition, he stole money
from his company.
Which diagram is correctly shows the argument structure? A