Which of the Following Is an Argument

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument?

• A)He straightened his tie carefully, as he did every morning.
• B)Since cheerleading is physically demanding, it should be considered a sport.
• C)Since the blizzard of 2002, it has never snowed in our town.
• D)The boss always rewards hard work, but punishes laziness.
• E)Amanda was able to buy a new car because she got a promotion at work.

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Definitions:

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Gag Rule

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John Quincy Adams

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