Determine Whether the Following Passage Contains an Argument And, If

question 13

Essay

Determine whether the following passage contains an argument and, if it does, identify that argument's final conclusion.
"People who drive SUVs with American flags flying from them are just pretending to be patriots. The real patriots are people who drive cars that get decent mileage, since that actually accomplishes something-it lessons our dependence on foreign oil."

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Definitions:

Thoracic Vertebrae

The segment of the vertebral column located in the torso, between the cervical vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae.

Facets

Smooth, flat surfaces that form joints between the vertebrae in the spine, allowing for flexibility and movement.

Transverse Foramina

Small openings in the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae allowing passage of the vertebral artery.

Transverse Processes

Lateral projections from the vertebrae to which muscles and ligaments attach, and serve as points of articulation for ribs in thoracic vertebrae.