Argument analysis

Find the claim, its assumptions and the evidence that supports it.

Find the claim supported by the reasons.

Separate the claim from its support.

Choose the conclusion.

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How to play

Read the short argument and the question, then choose one of four answers. Level 1 asks for the conclusion: the claim the reasons support. Level 2 asks for a necessary unstated assumption: a missing link the argument needs. Try denying that assumption and see whether the reasoning still works. Level 3 asks which new fact strengthens or weakens the argument; read which direction is requested. Treat the stated facts as given. Evidence can help or hurt a claim without proving or disproving it. Check your answer to read why each option fits or does not.

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Original everyday arguments in English. Use only the stated information; no specialist knowledge or affiliation with an examination is implied.

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