Diagram the arguments contained in the following passages.

A. Shaun is going to the party with Mary, so she won’t be going alone.

B. Michael should just go ahead and get a new car. The one he’s driving is junk; also, he has a new job and can afford a new car.

C. If Karper goes to Las Vegas, he’ll wind up in a casino; and if he winds up in a casino, it’s a sure thing he’ll spend half the night at a craps table. So you can be sure: If Karper goes to Las Vegas, he’ll spend half the night at a craps table.

D. Hey, you’re overwatering your lawn. See? There are mushrooms growing around the base of that tree—a sure sign of overwatering. Also, look at all the worms on the ground. They come up when the earth is oversaturated.

E. “Will you drive me to the airport?” she asked. “Why should I do that?” he wanted to know. “Because I’ll pay you twice what it takes for gas. Besides, didn’t you say you were my friend?”

F. If you drive too fast, you’re more likely to get a ticket, and the more likely you are to get a ticket, the more likely you are to have your insurance premi-ums raised. So, if you drive too fast, you are more likely to have your insurance premiums raised.

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