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Instructions: Decide whether these are arguments. If yes, figure out what the conclusion is and what premises are supporting it.
Question 1
Answer
Yes, this is an argument.
Premise(s): A recent study found that most people with blue eyes have a relative with blue eyes. In contrast, those without blue eyes are far less likely to have a relative with blue eyes.
Conclusion: This suggests that having blue eyes is largely determined by genetics.
Question 2
Answer
Yes, this is an argument.
Premise(s): ...as indicated by a recent study that found most people with blue eyes have a relative with blue eyes. Conversely, individuals without blue eyes are far less likely to have a relative with blue eyes.
Conclusion: Having blue eyes is largely determined by genetics...
Question 3
Answer
No, this is not an argument. Neither claim supports the other. These are just two claims asserted to be true without support.
Question 4
Answer
Yes, this is an argument.
Premise(s): The kid took a cookie from the forbidden jar without permission. He knows that doing what is not permitted without first seeking permission is wrong.
Conclusion: He knows he did something wrong.
Question 5
Answer
Yes, this is an argument.
Premise(s): The kid took a cookie from the forbidden jar without permission. He knows that doing what is not permitted without first seeking permission is wrong.
Conclusion: So he knows he did something wrong.
Question 6
Answer
No, this is not an argument. None of the claims supports any other claims. These are just three claims asserted to be true without support.
Question 7
Answer
Yes, this is an argument.
Premise(s): ...because all chefs with extensive culinary knowledge can make a delicious omelet and most chefs have extensive culinary knowledge.
Conclusion: Most chefs can make a delicious omelet.
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