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Statement-Argument - Advanced Level: relevance assessment ADVANCED

Quick competitive exam prep session: 20 advanced-level statement-argument questions. Worksheet 27 of 30 - Focus: relevance assessment. Practice counter arguments, evidence assessment, logical fallacies with instant feedback. Great for advanced students needing complex scenarios and multi-step problems practice.

📝 Worksheet 27 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Advanced level

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Worksheet 27 of 30 (90% 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 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 2

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 3

Original Argument: Online learning is superior to classroom learning because it's more flexible and cost-effective Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?
This addresses a fundamental educational need that online learning struggles to replicate
argument, counter, debate

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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).
argument, parallel, structure, logic

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Text: 'Just as a doctor wouldn't ignore symptoms of disease, we cannot ignore the symptoms of economic decline' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?
Creates comparison between familiar medical concept and abstract economic situation
argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 12

Statement: 'You can't prove that this new medicine is completely safe, so we shouldn't use it' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?
This assumes something is false because it can't be proven true
argument, fallacy, logic

Question 13

Claim: Regular exercise improves mental health Evidence: A 10-year study of 50,000 participants published in a medical journal How would you rate the quality of this evidence?
Large-scale, long-term, peer-reviewed research provides strong evidence
argument, evidence, quality

Question 14

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 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: 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 17

Statement: 'This traditional farming method has been used for centuries, so it must be effective' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?
This assumes something is good simply because it's been done for a long time
argument, fallacy, logic

Question 18

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).
argument, parallel, structure, logic

Question 19

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 20

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
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