Tiger: Not every car drives smoothly over bumpy roads. After all, all car manufacturers use different suspension systems.
Disney: VIP Beach Club party goers have rooftop access within the building. You need to be considered as a high societal status individual, either by being a celebrity or being wealthy, to have VIP access at the Beach Club. John isn't a celebrity nor a person of wealth, so he must have paid a lot of money to be at the Beach Club rooftop tonight.
Trash Bin: Eric recently came back from a trip abroad and realized all his coins are gone from his piggy bank. His parents have stolen from him before. Therefore, Eric's parents must have taken his coins.
Tiger: Horses are amazing animals. After all, they can be extensively trained, used as modes of transportation, and aid in rehabilitation.
Disney: To be a doctor, you must go to medical school and do a residency. Lucy has attended medical school. She has not done her residency. This means Lucy cannot possibly be a doctor.
Trash bin: The carpet smells like pee. My new puppy is not house-trained. I guess that my puppy peed on my carpet.
I would need more evidence. I was going to ignore missing facts, but I could not leave Mr. Fat Cat guilty without erasing all doubt. In such I would need to know:
There is no airway that would allow for a breeze to blow over the trash.
That someone was not in the house, moving in a hurry, and accidentally bumping the trash can not recognizing it "toppled".
That the someone did not throw trash away that threw the trash can off balance and they did not recognize the trash can "toppled".
All three of which, would allow Mr. Fat Cat to munch as a matter of circumstance from the irresponsibility of the guilty party. This could be considered an argument that was built off of assumption or inference. I suppose a premise with support stating, "There is no way wind through the door or windows could have forced the fall. And, Mr. Fat Cat is always clawing at the bin when he smells me cooking fish after watching me throw the remains in the trash bin.". It would make for a stronger argument that he is in fact... GUILTY
Not every Basketball player is tall, afterall, Nate Robinson was 5’9
In order to be a lawyer you need to pass the bar exam. All lawyers have passed the bar exam to be a legitimate lawyer in Canada. Joe wants to be a practicing lawyer. Therefore, he must pass the bar exam to become a lawyer.
Bertha’s living room was filled with foam stuffing from ripped couches and pillows. Bertha’s dog usually likes to chew on sofas and other furniture that resembles his toys from time to time. My hypothesis is that Bertha’s dog ripped the furniture that caused the mess in the living room.
Tiger: all professional football teams are based in the United States. After all, no other country in the world is host to a pro football team.
Disney: to apply for x scholarship, one must have a 3.0 GPA, a 165 on the LSAT, and 3 letters of recommendation. Jim has a 3.2 GPA, a 166 on the LSAT, and 3 letters of recommendation. Therefore, he must be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Trash bin: Person A broke up with person B, and is acquainted with person C. Person A saw person B in a car with person C, so Person A hypothesizes that persons B and C are now in a relationship.
Tiger: Not all phones are manufactured in the U.S. After all, some phones are manufactured in Europe and Asia.
Disney: To be a professional musician at the Academy one must either run around 1,000 times in place or jump over a bridge of trolls. Zed is a professional musician but he has never run around 1,000 times in place, so they must have jumped over a bridge of trolls.
Trash bin: Zed's desk has been graffitied with a Sharpie marker. Em is an artist who always walks around with Sharpies and sits across from Zed. My hypothesis is that Em is graffitied Zed's desk.
Tiger: Not all prehistoric animals were dinosaurs. After all, some were mammals, fish, or reptiles from different lineages.
Disney: To be a blacksmith one must pass a test from an accredited institution or apprentice under a master. John is a blacksmith but never took a test, so he must have been apprenticed.
Trash bin: The car had chocolate all over the dashboard and was trashed. I saw Alexei with chocolate covered hands hiding a wrapper as he exited the car an hour ago. Therefore I believe he trashed the car.
I need to spend more time reading what is being asked. I interpreted the question as how strong is the argument, and on the basis of that I decided if it was an argument or not.
I thought this wasn't an argument because it's just stating a bunch of observations and linking them. None of the observations necessarily match because they don't remove doubt. I said no initially, but after I learned that arguments can be arguments even if they have doubt still.
Tiger: not all disney adults wear ear handbands. After all, some disney adults prefer to wear baseball caps
Disney: To be a Disney adult one must either visit a Disney park four times a year or repost 10 Disney reels a week. Minnie is a Disney adult, but she has only visited Disney twice this year. Therefore, Minnie must have reposed 10 Disney reels in a week.
Trash bin: The trash can is full of mickey ice cream bar wrappers. Kevin is sitting with a frown on his face, cradling his stomach. My hypothesis is that Kevin ate most of the mickey bars and made himself sick.
tiger: Not all planets are made of rock. After all, some are made of gas.
Disney: To be a part of the marching band, one must play an instrument or conduct. Lisa does not play an instrument, so she must conduct.
trash bin: The grocery store is missing a box of pop. The man in a grey hood is seen running out of the store as the missing pop is discovered. So, the man in the grey hood stole the box of pop.
tiger: not all large cloths are suitable to be warm blankets. After all, some are thin.
Disney: In order to be considered for the league today, one must be at least 6 feet tall or have eaten at least 8 hot dogs. Bert was considered, and he is 5 feet tall. Therefore, he must have eaten 8 hot dogs.
trash bin: my guess is that Devora cheated on her husband because 1: she and him got in a huge fight yesterday, 2: she came home from work late whereas she usually comes home early, and 3: she smells like men's cologne.
Tiger: Not every mock trial student is an attorney. After all, some are witnesses.
Disney: In order to be granted the spot for the attorney role at JCU mock trial, you must be a witness first. All attorneys have been a witness before being an attorney. Catherine has never been a witness. Therefore, Catherine will be given the role of a witness this year.
Trash Bin: After opposing counsil gave me an exhibit, there were pink scribbles all over it. Their closing attorney had pink highlighter in her hand. Therefore, it msut've been her.
Tiger Argument: Not every NBA player is tall. After all, Muggsy Bogues was 5'3.
Disney Argument: In order to order food at the restaraunt you must scan the QR code and order on your phone or go up to the counter. Jim ordered food, but did not go to the counter. Jim must have scanned the QR code and ordered on his phone.
Trash Bin Argument: I get home and my kitchen is very dirty. I see my roommate on the couch with plates of food in front of him. Therefore my hypothesis is that my friend cooked in the kitchen and made it dirty.
Tiger Argument: Not every sport uses a ball. After all, swimming does not use a ball.
Disney Arguement: In order to be an NBA player you must have played for an NBA team. John has never played for an NBA team, therefore John must not be an NBA player.
Trash Bin Arguement: When I came home today my golf clubs were dirty. Earlier today my brother was admiring my clubs. He also mentioned going to the range today. When I checked on his clubs they were clean. Therefore my hypothesis is that he used my clubs on the range today.
Tiger Argument: Not ever chair is comfortable. After all, have you sat on a stool.
Disney Argument: In order to receive the car you must either keep your hand on the vehicle in the Hands-on contest or pay 30'000 dollars. Jordan never touched the car, which means he paid 30'000 dollars for the car.
Trash Bin Argument: My parking brake was on in my car. I never put my parking brake on but my roommate does. My car keys were on the table she was sitting by. My hypothesis is she was in my car and out the parking brake on.
Tiger argument: Not every assignment is easy. After all, 10 page essays require lots of effort and research.
Disney Argument: To pay at a restaurant, one must pay with cash or pay with card. Natalie paid for dinner, but she did not pay with card. Therefore, she must have paid with cash.
Trash bin argument: All of my strawberries had been eaten when I was at work. My brother is home alone, laying on the couch with a plate next to him, and his fingers are stained red. My hypothesis is that my brother ate my strawberries while I was gone.
Tiger Argument: Not every romance movie ends happily ever after. After all, The Notebook is a romance movie with a sad ending.
Disney Argument: To win VIP tickets to a concert a person must either win a raffle or submit a form. Natalie won a VIP ticket, but did not win a raffle. Therefore, she must have submitted a form.
Trash bin Argument: The lego house I built is broken into many pieces on the floor. My cat is nearby and playing with the pieces. My hypothesis is that she knocked over the house while playing with it.
Not every reptile can swim. After all, tortoises are too heavy and are highly likely to drown.
Disney Argument:
Costco members are eligible for select rewards benefits. Those who have a Costco membership can download the Costco app to see their rewards. All other shoppers must spend at least $500 on their first store visit before they receive access to rewards in the Costco app. Amy has access to the Costco rewards app yet she has never paid the membership fee. Therefore, Amy must have spent the $500 minimum during her first store visit.
Trash Bin:
The stuffing from the pillows on the couch is strewn about the floor and the pillow has bite marks. Topanga the dog is laying on her back, belly up, and looking away the way she does after doing something she is not supposed to. My hypothesis is that Topanga is the guilty party, having intentionally ripped open the pillow to eat the fluff inside.
Tiger: Not all birds can fly. After all, penguins are birds and they cannot fly.
Disney: Irwin's Coffee Joint is now offering a limited edition reusable to-go cup. Those who have posted an instagram story tagging the coffee shop's account can receive one for free. All others must pay $16. Alysha just got a limited edition cup, but has not posted any stories on her instagram account. Therefore, she must have paid the $16 for the cup.
Trash Bin: The jar of kimchi that I bought is nearly empty and lying in the sink with a spoon next to it. My roommate is at the table finishing up a plate, from which I can see rice and some other toppings mixed in. My hypothesis is that my roommate is guilty of having taken out and eaten the rest of my kimchi from the fridge.
Tiger: Not all art classes are easy. After all, Art 3000 is advanced and teaches hard-to-grasp concepts.
Disney: Gym goers can now access the sauna for free with a pin. If you have attended the gym for 4 months, the pin is given to you. All others must do a training course for the pin. Brad is a gym goer who has the pin for the sauna but he has not attended the gym for 4 months. Thus, he must have completed the training course.
Trash Bin: My homework had crayon marks all over it. The marks were scribbles. My baby brother was holding a crayon scribbling on the wall. My hypothesis is that he was the one who scribbled on my homework.
Tiger: Not every candy is meant to be sweet. After all, sour patch kids are sour.
Disney: People are able to win a ticket contest by being the 3rd caller to the radio station on April 29. All other contestants can win a ticket by entering the giveaway online. Diana won a ticket but was not the 3rd caller on April 29. Therefore, she must have won the giveaway online.
Tiger: Not all energy drinks are composed of artificial caffeine. In fact, some energy drinks are made up of natural caffeine with green tea.
Disney: People are able to purchase an Ipad/ People who can do a genetic trick with their tongue can skip the line to purchase the Ipad/ all other people have to do cut their hair to resemble a buzz cut/ Ayla does not have a buzz cut/ Therefore, Ayla must have been able to do a genetic trick with her tongue
Trashcan: My chocolate croissant was no longer in my volleyball bag. The white paper bag was left outside my backpack, empty, like it had been dragged out. My dog, Roxy, had diarrhea all over the kitchen floor the way she does when she's eaten something she isn't supposed to. Dog's are not supposed to eat chocolate. My hypothesis is that Roxy is guilty for having ate my chocolate croissant.
Residents can access the gym/ Residents who give five fingers to landlord can get access via app/all other resident must perform a ceremonial dance for the landlord to get access/ John is a resident/john has gym access via app/ John has never performed a ceremonial dance/Therefore John must have offered his five fingers
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Tiger: Not every car drives smoothly over bumpy roads. After all, all car manufacturers use different suspension systems.
Disney: VIP Beach Club party goers have rooftop access within the building. You need to be considered as a high societal status individual, either by being a celebrity or being wealthy, to have VIP access at the Beach Club. John isn't a celebrity nor a person of wealth, so he must have paid a lot of money to be at the Beach Club rooftop tonight.
Trash Bin: Eric recently came back from a trip abroad and realized all his coins are gone from his piggy bank. His parents have stolen from him before. Therefore, Eric's parents must have taken his coins.
Tiger: Horses are amazing animals. After all, they can be extensively trained, used as modes of transportation, and aid in rehabilitation.
Disney: To be a doctor, you must go to medical school and do a residency. Lucy has attended medical school. She has not done her residency. This means Lucy cannot possibly be a doctor.
Trash bin: The carpet smells like pee. My new puppy is not house-trained. I guess that my puppy peed on my carpet.
I would need more evidence. I was going to ignore missing facts, but I could not leave Mr. Fat Cat guilty without erasing all doubt. In such I would need to know:
There is no airway that would allow for a breeze to blow over the trash.
That someone was not in the house, moving in a hurry, and accidentally bumping the trash can not recognizing it "toppled".
That the someone did not throw trash away that threw the trash can off balance and they did not recognize the trash can "toppled".
All three of which, would allow Mr. Fat Cat to munch as a matter of circumstance from the irresponsibility of the guilty party. This could be considered an argument that was built off of assumption or inference. I suppose a premise with support stating, "There is no way wind through the door or windows could have forced the fall. And, Mr. Fat Cat is always clawing at the bin when he smells me cooking fish after watching me throw the remains in the trash bin.". It would make for a stronger argument that he is in fact... GUILTY
Your honour, in meow meows defence, he is orange...
Not every Basketball player is tall, afterall, Nate Robinson was 5’9
In order to be a lawyer you need to pass the bar exam. All lawyers have passed the bar exam to be a legitimate lawyer in Canada. Joe wants to be a practicing lawyer. Therefore, he must pass the bar exam to become a lawyer.
Bertha’s living room was filled with foam stuffing from ripped couches and pillows. Bertha’s dog usually likes to chew on sofas and other furniture that resembles his toys from time to time. My hypothesis is that Bertha’s dog ripped the furniture that caused the mess in the living room.
Tiger: all professional football teams are based in the United States. After all, no other country in the world is host to a pro football team.
Disney: to apply for x scholarship, one must have a 3.0 GPA, a 165 on the LSAT, and 3 letters of recommendation. Jim has a 3.2 GPA, a 166 on the LSAT, and 3 letters of recommendation. Therefore, he must be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Trash bin: Person A broke up with person B, and is acquainted with person C. Person A saw person B in a car with person C, so Person A hypothesizes that persons B and C are now in a relationship.
Tiger: Not all phones are manufactured in the U.S. After all, some phones are manufactured in Europe and Asia.
Disney: To be a professional musician at the Academy one must either run around 1,000 times in place or jump over a bridge of trolls. Zed is a professional musician but he has never run around 1,000 times in place, so they must have jumped over a bridge of trolls.
Trash bin: Zed's desk has been graffitied with a Sharpie marker. Em is an artist who always walks around with Sharpies and sits across from Zed. My hypothesis is that Em is graffitied Zed's desk.
Tiger: Not all prehistoric animals were dinosaurs. After all, some were mammals, fish, or reptiles from different lineages.
Disney: To be a blacksmith one must pass a test from an accredited institution or apprentice under a master. John is a blacksmith but never took a test, so he must have been apprenticed.
Trash bin: The car had chocolate all over the dashboard and was trashed. I saw Alexei with chocolate covered hands hiding a wrapper as he exited the car an hour ago. Therefore I believe he trashed the car.
I need to spend more time reading what is being asked. I interpreted the question as how strong is the argument, and on the basis of that I decided if it was an argument or not.
I thought this wasn't an argument because it's just stating a bunch of observations and linking them. None of the observations necessarily match because they don't remove doubt. I said no initially, but after I learned that arguments can be arguments even if they have doubt still.
Tiger: not all disney adults wear ear handbands. After all, some disney adults prefer to wear baseball caps
Disney: To be a Disney adult one must either visit a Disney park four times a year or repost 10 Disney reels a week. Minnie is a Disney adult, but she has only visited Disney twice this year. Therefore, Minnie must have reposed 10 Disney reels in a week.
Trash bin: The trash can is full of mickey ice cream bar wrappers. Kevin is sitting with a frown on his face, cradling his stomach. My hypothesis is that Kevin ate most of the mickey bars and made himself sick.
tiger: Not all planets are made of rock. After all, some are made of gas.
Disney: To be a part of the marching band, one must play an instrument or conduct. Lisa does not play an instrument, so she must conduct.
trash bin: The grocery store is missing a box of pop. The man in a grey hood is seen running out of the store as the missing pop is discovered. So, the man in the grey hood stole the box of pop.
tiger: not all large cloths are suitable to be warm blankets. After all, some are thin.
Disney: In order to be considered for the league today, one must be at least 6 feet tall or have eaten at least 8 hot dogs. Bert was considered, and he is 5 feet tall. Therefore, he must have eaten 8 hot dogs.
trash bin: my guess is that Devora cheated on her husband because 1: she and him got in a huge fight yesterday, 2: she came home from work late whereas she usually comes home early, and 3: she smells like men's cologne.
Tiger: Not every mock trial student is an attorney. After all, some are witnesses.
Disney: In order to be granted the spot for the attorney role at JCU mock trial, you must be a witness first. All attorneys have been a witness before being an attorney. Catherine has never been a witness. Therefore, Catherine will be given the role of a witness this year.
Trash Bin: After opposing counsil gave me an exhibit, there were pink scribbles all over it. Their closing attorney had pink highlighter in her hand. Therefore, it msut've been her.
Tiger Argument: Not every NBA player is tall. After all, Muggsy Bogues was 5'3.
Disney Argument: In order to order food at the restaraunt you must scan the QR code and order on your phone or go up to the counter. Jim ordered food, but did not go to the counter. Jim must have scanned the QR code and ordered on his phone.
Trash Bin Argument: I get home and my kitchen is very dirty. I see my roommate on the couch with plates of food in front of him. Therefore my hypothesis is that my friend cooked in the kitchen and made it dirty.
Tiger Argument: Not every sport uses a ball. After all, swimming does not use a ball.
Disney Arguement: In order to be an NBA player you must have played for an NBA team. John has never played for an NBA team, therefore John must not be an NBA player.
Trash Bin Arguement: When I came home today my golf clubs were dirty. Earlier today my brother was admiring my clubs. He also mentioned going to the range today. When I checked on his clubs they were clean. Therefore my hypothesis is that he used my clubs on the range today.
Tiger Argument: Not ever chair is comfortable. After all, have you sat on a stool.
Disney Argument: In order to receive the car you must either keep your hand on the vehicle in the Hands-on contest or pay 30'000 dollars. Jordan never touched the car, which means he paid 30'000 dollars for the car.
Trash Bin Argument: My parking brake was on in my car. I never put my parking brake on but my roommate does. My car keys were on the table she was sitting by. My hypothesis is she was in my car and out the parking brake on.
Tiger argument: Not every assignment is easy. After all, 10 page essays require lots of effort and research.
Disney Argument: To pay at a restaurant, one must pay with cash or pay with card. Natalie paid for dinner, but she did not pay with card. Therefore, she must have paid with cash.
Trash bin argument: All of my strawberries had been eaten when I was at work. My brother is home alone, laying on the couch with a plate next to him, and his fingers are stained red. My hypothesis is that my brother ate my strawberries while I was gone.
Tiger Argument: Not every romance movie ends happily ever after. After all, The Notebook is a romance movie with a sad ending.
Disney Argument: To win VIP tickets to a concert a person must either win a raffle or submit a form. Natalie won a VIP ticket, but did not win a raffle. Therefore, she must have submitted a form.
Trash bin Argument: The lego house I built is broken into many pieces on the floor. My cat is nearby and playing with the pieces. My hypothesis is that she knocked over the house while playing with it.
Tiger Argument:
Not every reptile can swim. After all, tortoises are too heavy and are highly likely to drown.
Disney Argument:
Costco members are eligible for select rewards benefits. Those who have a Costco membership can download the Costco app to see their rewards. All other shoppers must spend at least $500 on their first store visit before they receive access to rewards in the Costco app. Amy has access to the Costco rewards app yet she has never paid the membership fee. Therefore, Amy must have spent the $500 minimum during her first store visit.
Trash Bin:
The stuffing from the pillows on the couch is strewn about the floor and the pillow has bite marks. Topanga the dog is laying on her back, belly up, and looking away the way she does after doing something she is not supposed to. My hypothesis is that Topanga is the guilty party, having intentionally ripped open the pillow to eat the fluff inside.
@aaliyahb how would Amy spend $500 on her first store visit if she didn’t in fact pay for the membership?
Tiger: Not all birds can fly. After all, penguins are birds and they cannot fly.
Disney: Irwin's Coffee Joint is now offering a limited edition reusable to-go cup. Those who have posted an instagram story tagging the coffee shop's account can receive one for free. All others must pay $16. Alysha just got a limited edition cup, but has not posted any stories on her instagram account. Therefore, she must have paid the $16 for the cup.
Trash Bin: The jar of kimchi that I bought is nearly empty and lying in the sink with a spoon next to it. My roommate is at the table finishing up a plate, from which I can see rice and some other toppings mixed in. My hypothesis is that my roommate is guilty of having taken out and eaten the rest of my kimchi from the fridge.
Tiger: Not all art classes are easy. After all, Art 3000 is advanced and teaches hard-to-grasp concepts.
Disney: Gym goers can now access the sauna for free with a pin. If you have attended the gym for 4 months, the pin is given to you. All others must do a training course for the pin. Brad is a gym goer who has the pin for the sauna but he has not attended the gym for 4 months. Thus, he must have completed the training course.
Trash Bin: My homework had crayon marks all over it. The marks were scribbles. My baby brother was holding a crayon scribbling on the wall. My hypothesis is that he was the one who scribbled on my homework.
Tiger: Not every candy is meant to be sweet. After all, sour patch kids are sour.
Disney: People are able to win a ticket contest by being the 3rd caller to the radio station on April 29. All other contestants can win a ticket by entering the giveaway online. Diana won a ticket but was not the 3rd caller on April 29. Therefore, she must have won the giveaway online.
Tiger: Not all energy drinks are composed of artificial caffeine. In fact, some energy drinks are made up of natural caffeine with green tea.
Disney: People are able to purchase an Ipad/ People who can do a genetic trick with their tongue can skip the line to purchase the Ipad/ all other people have to do cut their hair to resemble a buzz cut/ Ayla does not have a buzz cut/ Therefore, Ayla must have been able to do a genetic trick with her tongue
Trashcan: My chocolate croissant was no longer in my volleyball bag. The white paper bag was left outside my backpack, empty, like it had been dragged out. My dog, Roxy, had diarrhea all over the kitchen floor the way she does when she's eaten something she isn't supposed to. Dog's are not supposed to eat chocolate. My hypothesis is that Roxy is guilty for having ate my chocolate croissant.
Residents can access the gym/ Residents who give five fingers to landlord can get access via app/all other resident must perform a ceremonial dance for the landlord to get access/ John is a resident/john has gym access via app/ John has never performed a ceremonial dance/Therefore John must have offered his five fingers