final exam (arg or nonarg)

Question 1

Many believe that consciousness is a purely physical phenomenon. There is no soul, they say, and the mind is simply a result of electrical and chemical signals interacting in the brain. I reject this notion! Arg | Non arg

Answer 1

Non-argument

Question 2

You have neglected your duty on several occasions , and you have been absent from work too many times. You are not fit to serve in your current position. Arg | Non arg

Answer 2

Argument.
C: You are not fit to serve in your current position.

Question 3

We should go to the beach today because the weather is perfect for going to the breach and there’s a discount on surfing lessons that’s good only today. Arg | Non arg

Answer 3

Argument.
C: We should go to the beach today.

Question 4

Half the students were late for class today because of a terrible accident on Highway 2. Arg | Non arg

Answer 4

Non Argument.

Question 5

Rene hates Julia, and she always upsets him, so he should avoid her. Arg | Non arg

Answer 5

Argument.
C: He should avoid her.

Question 6

Rene hates Julia and his feelings against her cause him tremendous pain. Arg | Non arg

Answer 6

Non Argumemt

Question 7

The space program deserves increased expenditures in the years ahead. not only does the national defense depend upon it, but the program will more than pay for itself in terms of technological spinoffs. Furthermore, at current funding levels the program cannot fulfill its anticipated potential. Arg | Non arg

Answer 7

Argument.
C: The space program deserves increased expenditures in the years ahead.

Question 8

The classroom teacher is crucial to the development and academic success of the average student. For this reason, classroom teachers ought to be paid at least the equivalent of administrators at all levels, including the superintendent. Arg | Non arg

Answer 8

Argument.
C: Classroom teachers ought to be paid at least the equivalent of administrators at all levels including the superintendent.

Question 9

Even though more of the world is immunized than ever before, many old diseases have proven quite resilient in the face of changing population and environmental conditions, especially in the developing world. New diseases, such as AIDS, have taken their toll in both the North and the South. Arg | Non arg

Answer 9

Non Argument.

Question 10

The capacity to be alone is a valuable resource. It enables men and women to get in touch with their deepest feelings; to come to terms with loss; to sort out their ideas; to change attitudes. In some instances even the enforced isolation of prison may encourage the growth of the creative mind. Arg | Non arg

Answer 10

Argument.
C: The capacity to be alone is a valuable resource.

Question 11

If you understand the techniques and principles of critical thinking, and you have practiced applying them in a variety of situations, you are more likely than not to detect your own one-sided, self centered thinking when it occurs. Arg | Non arg

Answer 11

Non Argument

Question 12

Expected mothers should never use recreational drugs, since the use of these drugs can jeopardize the development of the fetus. Arg | Non arg

Answer 12

Argument
C: Expectant mothers should never use recreational drugs.

Question 13

The spaceship exploded because the engine failed. Arg | Non arg

Answer 13

Non Argument (merely explaining what happened)

Question 14

Adam stole the money because he needed to buy food. Arg | Non arg

Answer 14

Non argument

Question 15

Adam stole the money because 3 people saw him do it. Arg | Non arg

Answer 15

Argument.
C: Adam stole the money.

Question 16

If iron is less dense than mercury, then it will float in mercury. Arg | Non arg

Answer 16

Non argument
(if, than statement)

Question 17

Iron is less dense than mercury, therefore iron will float on mercury. Arg | Non arg

Answer 17

Argument.
C: Iron will float on mercury.

Question 18

Nachos are delicious and easy to make. So they’re the perfect study food. Arg | Non arg

Answer 18

Argument.
C: They’re the perfect study food.

Question 19

I know that David Hume was the greatest philosopher of the last 500 years because my philosophy professor taught us that in class. Arg | Non arg

Answer 19

Argument.
C: David Hume was the greatest philosopher of the last 500 years.

Question 20

Stop! You’re hurting me! Arg | Non arg

Answer 20

Argument.
C: Stop!

Question 21

If guns are outlawed, then only outlaws will have guns. Don’t outlaw guns. Arg | Non arg

Answer 21

Argument.
C: Don’t outlaw guns.

Question 22

Whether our argument concerns public affairs or some other subject, we must know some if not all of the facts about the subject on which we are to speak and argue. Otherwise we have no materials out of which to construct arguments. Arg | Non arg

Answer 22

Argument.
C: We must know some, if not all, of the facts about the subject on which we are to speak and argue.

Question 23

Dianne’s blog is always interesting. Her commentaries are tough, but they are always fair. Her blog should definitely be on your reading list! Arg | Non arg

Answer 23

Argument.
C: her blog should definitely be on your reading list!

Question 24

It is a law of economics that if prices go up, demand will fall. So raising the price of our shoes is sure to dampen sales. Arg | Non arg

Answer 24

Argument.
C: Raising the price of our shoes is sure to dampen sales.

Question 25

You have neglected your duty on several occasions, and you have been absent from work too many times. You are not fit to serve in your current position. Arg | Non arg

Answer 25

Argument. C: You are not fit to serve in your current position.

Question 26

Racial profiling is not an issue for white people, but it is a serious issue for visible minorities. Arg | Non arg

Answer 26

Non Argument

Question 27

Those protestors think the city should close down our local animal shelter because the animals are making too much noise. I bet they like to kick kitten in their spare time too. People who don;t love animals make me sick. Arg | Non arg

Answer 27

Non Argument

Question 28

The flu epidemic on the east coast is real. Government health officials say so and I personally have read at least a dozen news stories that characterize the situation as a "flu epidemic". Arg | Non arg

Answer 28

Argument. C: The flu epidemic on the east coast is real.

Question 29

People who place their trust in financial bloggers are crazy. If these bloggers were any good they'd all be rich and wouldn't need to spend their time writing advice for other people. Arg | Non arg

Answer 29

Argument. C: People who place their trust in financial bloggers are crazy.

Question 30

If you light that cigarette in here, I will leave the room.

Answer 30

Non argument

Question 31

Where is Alexei planning on taking his annual vacation this year?

Answer 31

Non argument

Question 32

Nachos are delicious and easy to make, which is why I make them when ever I am studying.

Answer 32

Non argument

Question 33

This weather is perfect for going to the beach! There;s also a discount on surfing lessons that;s good today only!

Answer 33

Non argument

Question 34

Iron man was a better superhero movie than thor because techonology is just way cooler than mythology.

Answer 34

Argument. C: Iron Man was a better superhero movie than Thor.

Question 35

P: No Canadians are present at the convention P: Pedro is a Canadian C:?

Answer 35

Pedro is not at the convention

Question 36

P: Dr. Ho is not a soccer fan. P: Only soccer fans were at the cafe last night C:?

Answer 36

Dr. Ho was not at the cafe last night

Question 37

P: all people with senses of humour are people who enjoy life P: Everybody at the party is a friend of Jane P: Every friend of Jane is a person with a sense of humour. C:?

Answer 37

Everybody at the party enjoys life.

Question 38

P: If sally is president of the company, she has a corner office. P: Sally does not have a corner office. C?

Answer 38

Sally is not president of the company.

Question 39

P: Bob will be happy if the government passes a law that will make it easier for her mom to immigrate to Canada. P: It looks like the government is indeed about to pass a new law that will make it easier for people to immigrate. C?

Answer 39

Bob will be happy with the Canadian Government.

Question 40

P: Bean just added long term bonds to his investment portfolio. P: Adding long term bonds to a portfolio will lower its return. C:?

Answer 40

Bean's investment portfolio will have lower returns