Statement-Argument - Intermediate-Advanced Level: logical reasoning INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

Strategic expert challenge ★ for statement-argument: 20 intermediate-advanced-level problems. Worksheet 19 of 30 - Focus: logical reasoning. Develop expertise in argument strength, counter arguments, evidence assessment with step-by-step solutions. Ideal for advanced developing learners targeting advanced concepts with increasing complexity.

📝 Worksheet 19 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Intermediate-advanced level

What you'll learn in this worksheet:

Achieve proficiency in argument strength by completing this worksheet
Develop strong counter arguments skills with practical problems
Improve your statement-argument solving speed through expert challenge ★
Gain confidence in identifying evidence assessment patterns
Master real-world applications of logical reasoning

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Worksheet 19 of 30 (63% complete)

Question 1

Claim: Regular exercise improves mental health Evidence: My friend feels better after going to the gym How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Personal anecdote, not generalizable or scientifically valid

argument, evidence, quality

Question 2

Claim: Regular exercise improves mental health Evidence: A celebrity's Instagram post about fitness benefits How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Celebrity endorsement without scientific backing

argument, evidence, quality

Question 3

Claim: Remote work increases employee productivity Evidence: Company X saw 20% productivity increase after switching to remote work How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Single company data - useful but limited generalizability

argument, evidence, quality

Question 4

Argument: Four-day work weeks increase productivity because employees are more refreshed and focused when working fewer days. 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 5

Text: 'We face a choice: either we act now with courage, or we abandon our principles and accept failure' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?

Presents only two extreme options while using emotionally charged terms

argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 6

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 7

Argument: College education is no longer worth the cost because tuition has risen faster than inflation while starting salaries have stagnated. 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 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: 'We should not listen to John's economic advice because he dropped out of college' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?

This attacks the person rather than addressing the merit of the economic advice itself

argument, fallacy, logic

Question 10

Claim: Regular exercise improves mental health Evidence: A celebrity's Instagram post about fitness benefits How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Celebrity endorsement without scientific backing

argument, evidence, quality

Question 11

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 12

Statement: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently? Argument: Yes, because everyone should do what they want Is this argument strong or weak?

Weak - too general and doesn't address business needs

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 13

Text: 'We face a choice: either we act now with courage, or we abandon our principles and accept failure' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?

Presents only two extreme options while using emotionally charged terms

argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 14

Analyze this argument: All successful entrepreneurs take calculated risks. Maria takes calculated risks. Therefore, Maria is a successful entrepreneur. What is the logical structure?

The logic is flawed: just because successful entrepreneurs take risks doesn't mean all risk-takers are successful entrepreneurs

argument, structure, validity

Question 15

Statement: 'If we allow students to retake exams, soon they'll expect to retake them indefinitely' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?

This assumes one action will inevitably lead to extreme consequences without evidence

argument, fallacy, logic

Question 16

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 17

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).

argument, parallel, structure, logic

Question 18

Statement: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently? Argument: Yes, it reduces commuting time and increases productivity Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - cites specific measurable benefits

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 19

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 20

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

🎯 Stay focused! Worksheet 19 targets logical reasoning.

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