What Is the Missing Premise in the Following Argument by Analogy

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the missing premise in the following argument by analogy? Tennis and reasoning are similar.
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Reasoning requires practice.

• A)Tennis requires practice.
• B)Reasoning is a skill.
• C)Most people who play tennis also reason.
• D)Most people who reason also play tennis.
• E)Tennis and reasoning are not alike in every way.

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