Assumption and Conclusion Reasoning Questions
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1.
A study finds that people who drink coffee live longer on average. The researchers conclude that coffee consumption increases lifespan. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen this conclusion?
Coffee contains antioxidants that have been linked to longevity
People who drink coffee tend to have more active social lives
The study was conducted over a short period of time
Participants in the study consumed varying amounts of coffee
2.
A fitness trainer claims that people who exercise in the morning burn more calories throughout the day. Which of the following is an assumption underlying this claim?
Everyone has time to exercise in the morning
Morning exercisers do not compensate by being less active later in the day
Burning calories is the most important aspect of fitness
All types of exercise are equally effective when done in the morning
3.
All squares are rectangles. This shape is a rectangle. Therefore, this shape is a square. This argument is:
Valid
Sound
Invalid
Both valid and sound
4.
No fish are mammals. All whales are mammals. Therefore, no whales are fish. This argument is:
Valid
Sound
Invalid
Both valid and sound
5.
All cats are animals. Some animals are black. Therefore, some cats are black. This argument is:
Valid
Sound
Invalid
Both valid and sound
6.
If you study hard, you'll pass the exam. You didn't pass the exam. Therefore, you didn't study hard. This reasoning is:
Modus ponens
Modus tollens
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
7.
If it's snowing, the temperature is below freezing. The temperature is below freezing. Therefore, it must be snowing. This reasoning is:
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
Fallacious
8.
All dolphins are mammals. Some mammals live on land. Therefore, some dolphins live on land. This argument is:
Valid
Sound
Invalid
Both valid and sound
9.
All birds lay eggs. Penguins lay eggs. Therefore, penguins are birds. This argument is:
Valid
Sound
Invalid
Both valid and sound
10.
If it's raining, the streets are wet. The streets are not wet. Therefore, it's not raining. This reasoning is:
Modus ponens
Modus tollens
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
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