Chapter One Exercise

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Exercise 1-1

Answer the questions based on your reading of Chapter 1, including he boxes.

1.      What is an argument? A two part structure of claims, one part of which the premise or premises is given as the reason for thinking. The other part is the conclusions meaning the argument is true.

2.      T or F: A claim is what you use to state an opinion or belief. True

3.      T or F: Critical thinking involves attacking other people. True

4.      T or F: Whether a passage contains an argument depends on how long it is. True

5.      T or F: When a claim has been questions, an issue has been raised. True

6.      Do all arguments have premises? Yes cogent arguments have true premises.

7.      Do all arguments have conclusions? Yes otherwise there is no agreement or purpose.