Chap 1

Question 1

what does logic do

Answer 1

it evaluates arguments

Question 2

whats the aim of logic

Answer 2

• being a criteria to evaluate arguments
  -being a guide to construct those arguments

Question 3

what is an argument

Answer 3

is it a group of sentences that are either true or false

Question 4

what are examples of sentences that cannot be said true or false

Answer 4

questions, commands and proposals

Question 5

what makes up an argument

Answer 5

1 or 2 premises
1 conclusion

Question 6

what is a premise and what is a conclusion

Answer 6

a premise sets the reason / evidence
a conclusion is a sentence that claims that the reason/ evidence is implying something

Question 7

what are the questions to ask if there are no indicators

Answer 7

-what single statement is claimed to follow from other
- what is trying to be proven
-what is the main point

Question 8

what are the conditions for a sentence to be considered an argument

Answer 8

1. claim to present a reason/evidence
2. claim that the reason/evidence is implying something

Question 9

how do u know there is a claim that the evidence is trying to prove something

Answer 9

1. indicator words
   2.inferential relationship
   3.typical forms of non arguments