Question 2

a)

All arguments have conclusions.

True

False

b)

Which of the following is an example of ambiguous writing?

A. American Sign Language is a reliable aid for the hearing impaired.

b. People with disabilities can talk to others by making signs with their hands.

c. There are over one hundred different dialects of sign language, each spoken in different global regions.

d. Speaking with your hands is a good way to communicate without speech.

c)

When a claim has been questioned, an issue has been raised.

True

False

e)

All cats have a keen sense of smell. Fluffy is a cat, so Fluffy has a keen sense of smell. This is --- reasoning.

a. Inductive Reasoning

b. Deductive Reasoning

d)

Snakes are reptiles and reptiles are cold-blooded; therefore, snakes are cold-blooded. Example of (1 Point)

a. Inductive Reasoning

b. Deductive Reasoning

e)

All plants perform photosynthesis. A cactus is a plant. A cactus performs photosynthesis. This is an example of :

a. Inductive Reasoning

b. Deductive Reasoning

f)

Every dog I meet is friendly. Most dogs are usually friendly. This is '"

a. Inductive Reasoning

b. Deductive Reasoning

g)

Choose the BEST way to correct this ambiguous statement and strengthen its persuasiveness: George Washington Carver was known to be a brilliant man.

a. George Washington Carver was brilliant because of his scientific experiments.

c. Historians assert that George Washington Carver was a transformative scientist because of his sweet pota-to and peanut experiments.

b. Many writers argue that George Washington Carver left a lasting mark on science.

d. George Washington Carver demonstrated hard work and perseverance throughout his life, which led to the discovery of many life-changing inventions