Statement-Argument - Intermediate Level: argument evaluation INTERMEDIATE

Master statement-argument concepts through this excellence pursuit practice set. Worksheet 16 of 30 contains 20 intermediate-level problems. Deep dive into argument evaluation while learning strong arguments, weak arguments, logical reasoning. Recommended for mid-level learners aiming for moderate complexity with mixed patterns.

📝 Worksheet 16 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Intermediate level

What you'll learn in this worksheet:

Master strong arguments through focused argument evaluation practice
Learn weak arguments with intermediate-level examples
Build speed in solving statement-argument using excellence pursuit techniques
Understand common patterns in logical reasoning
Apply logical thinking to argument evaluation scenarios

Your progress through Statement-Argument

Worksheet 16 of 30 (53% complete)

Question 1

Argument: College education is no longer worth the cost because tuition has risen faster than inflation while starting salaries have stagnated. Which new evidence would MOST weaken this argument?

This weakens the argument by providing contradictory evidence or showing the claimed relationship doesn't hold.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 2

Claim: Remote work increases employee productivity Evidence: A Twitter poll showing people feel more productive at home How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Social media polls lack scientific rigor and proper sampling

argument, evidence, quality

Question 3

Argument: College education is no longer worth the cost because tuition has risen faster than inflation while starting salaries have stagnated. Which piece of evidence is LEAST relevant to evaluating this argument?

This evidence is neutral because it doesn't address the core causal claim about productivity/discipline/value, focusing instead on tangential factors.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 4

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: No, because I don't like outdoor activities Is this argument strong or weak?

Weak - personal preference doesn't constitute public policy argument

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 5

Statement: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently? Argument: No, because offices look more professional Is this argument strong or weak?

Weak - focuses on appearance rather than functionality

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 6

Argument: School uniforms improve student discipline because they reduce clothing-related distractions and peer pressure. Which new piece of evidence would MOST strengthen this argument?

This strengthens the argument by providing direct empirical support that confirms the claimed causal relationship.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 7

Argument: Four-day work weeks increase productivity because employees are more refreshed and focused when working fewer days. Which new evidence would MOST weaken this argument?

This weakens the argument by providing contradictory evidence or showing the claimed relationship doesn't hold.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 8

Statement: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently? Argument: No, it reduces team collaboration and company culture Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - addresses legitimate business concerns

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 9

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: No, parks are expensive to maintain Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - financial sustainability is a valid policy concern

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 10

Original Argument: Artificial intelligence will solve most of humanity's problems through automation and optimization Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?

This directly challenges the premise by showing how AI might create more problems than it solves

argument, counter, debate

Question 11

Argument: College education is no longer worth the cost because tuition has risen faster than inflation while starting salaries have stagnated. Which new evidence would MOST weaken this argument?

This weakens the argument by providing contradictory evidence or showing the claimed relationship doesn't hold.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 12

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: No, parks are expensive to maintain Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - financial sustainability is a valid policy concern

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 13

This evidence is neutral because it doesn't address the core causal claim about productivity/discipline/value, focusing instead on tangential factors.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 14

Text: 'Are we going to stand by while our children's future is destroyed by inaction on climate change?' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?

Uses a rhetorical question to engage audience and appeals to parental concerns for emotional impact

argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 15

Original Argument: Nuclear energy should be expanded because it's clean and efficient Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?

This challenges the 'clean' claim by highlighting the long-term environmental impact

argument, counter, debate

Question 16

Analyze this argument: If the economy improves, unemployment will decrease. Unemployment has decreased. Therefore, the economy has improved. What is the logical structure?

Unemployment could decrease for reasons other than economic improvement

argument, structure, validity

Question 17

Analyze this argument: Either we increase taxes or we cut public services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut public services. What is the logical structure?

This follows valid logical form: given two alternatives and eliminating one, the other must follow

argument, structure, validity

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).

argument, parallel, structure, logic

Question 19

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: No, because I don't like outdoor activities Is this argument strong or weak?

Weak - personal preference doesn't constitute public policy argument

argument, strength, evaluation

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).

argument, parallel, structure, logic

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