Statement-Argument - Expert Level: supporting arguments EXPERT

Strategic basic drills ★ for statement-argument: 20 expert-level problems. Worksheet 29 of 30 - Focus: supporting arguments. Develop expertise in argument evaluation, strong arguments, weak arguments with step-by-step solutions. Ideal for expert-level learners targeting challenging problems and time-bound practice.

📝 Worksheet 29 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Expert level

What you'll learn in this worksheet:

Complete coverage of argument evaluation topics
In-depth practice of strong arguments variations
Master all basic drills ★ question types
Thorough understanding of weak arguments
Comprehensive supporting arguments preparation

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Worksheet 29 of 30 (96% complete)

Question 1

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 2

Text: 'Studies show, experts agree, and data confirms that this policy will benefit everyone' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?

References expertise multiple times using parallel structure for emphasis

argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 3

Argument: School uniforms improve student discipline because they reduce clothing-related distractions and peer pressure. 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 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 5

Claim: Remote work increases employee productivity Evidence: One manager's opinion about their remote team How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Individual opinion without systematic data collection

argument, evidence, quality

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

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

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: Yes, because parks are nice to look at Is this argument strong or weak?

Weak - aesthetic preference is not a substantial policy argument

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Statement: 'Everyone I know supports this policy, so it must be the right thing to do' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?

The argument assumes something is correct because many people believe it

argument, fallacy, logic

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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

Question 20

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

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