Consider the Following Argument: If a County Is Interested in Nuclear

question 37

Multiple Choice

Consider the following argument: If a county is interested in nuclear disarmament, it would not develop or stockpile nuclear weapons.Iran is developing nuclear weapons; therefore, Iran is not genuinely interested in nuclear disarmament.What form does this argument follow?

• A)Disjunctive syllogism
• B)Modus tollens
• C)Modus ponens
• D)General rule

---

Definitions:

Deep Structure

In linguistics, the underlying, abstract meaning or representation of a sentence, as opposed to its superficial form.

Transformational Grammar

A linguistic theory concerning how deep structures of language are transformed into various surface structures through grammatical rules.

Language

A system of communication that uses grammar and vocabulary to convey meaning through the use of spoken, written, or gestural symbols.

Sign Language

A language that uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, primarily used by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.