Argument outlines for handout, 1-15 (Spring 2019)

Question 1

• A consist of B
• A exist
  
  • Therefore, B exist

Answer 1

• Composites consist of simple substances
• Composites exist
• Therefore, simple substances exist

Question 2

• Someone with a clear grasp of A would not use a B
• (In the last letter he sent me) Eddies used a semi colon in place of a comma
  
  • Therefore, Eddie does not have a clear grasp of grammar
• In order to teach English a person must have a clear grasp of grammar
  
  • Therefore, Eddie does not teach English
• Either Eddie teaches math or he teaches english
  
  • Therefore, Eddie teaches math

Answer 2

• Someone with a clear grasp of grammar would not use a semi-colon in place of a comma
• (In the last letter he sent me) Eddies used a semi colon in place of a comma
  
  • Therefore, Eddie does not have a clear grasp of grammar
• In order to teach English a person must have a clear grasp of grammar
  
  • Therefore, Eddie does not teach English
• Either Eddie teaches math or he teaches english
  
  • Therefore, Eddie teaches math