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Parallel Argument Matching - Absolute-Beginner Level: core concept mastery Parallel Argument Matching ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

This skill primer 🌟 worksheet focuses on Parallel Argument Matching - a key topic in Statement Argument. You'll solve 20 absolute-beginner-level problems (Worksheet 1 of 10). The primary focus is on core concept mastery. Master parallel argument matching problems, parallel argument matching reasoning questions, and parallel argument matching practice through systematic practice.

📝 Worksheet 1 of 10 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Absolute Beginner level

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Question 1

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 2

Original Argument: Either we increase taxes or cut services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut services. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: Either P or Q. Not P. Therefore, Q. (Disjunctive syllogism - valid). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 3

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 4

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 5

Original Argument: If the economy improves, unemployment will fall. Unemployment has fallen. Therefore, the economy has improved. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: If P then Q. Q is true. Therefore, P is true. (Affirming the consequent - fallacy). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 6

Original Argument: Either we increase taxes or cut services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut services. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: Either P or Q. Not P. Therefore, Q. (Disjunctive syllogism - valid). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 7

Original Argument: Either we increase taxes or cut services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut services. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: Either P or Q. Not P. Therefore, Q. (Disjunctive syllogism - valid). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 8

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 9

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 10

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 11

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 12

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 13

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 14

Original Argument: Either we increase taxes or cut services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut services. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: Either P or Q. Not P. Therefore, Q. (Disjunctive syllogism - valid). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 15

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 16

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 17

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 18

Original Argument: All doctors are educated. Some educated people are rich. Therefore, some doctors are rich. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: All A are B. Some B are C. Therefore, some A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 19

Original Argument: Either we increase taxes or cut services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut services. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: Either P or Q. Not P. Therefore, Q. (Disjunctive syllogism - valid). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

Question 20

Original Argument: No politicians are honest. All honest people are trusted. Therefore, no politicians are trusted. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?
The original argument has the structure: No A are B. All B are C. Therefore, no A are C.. The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).
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