Multiple choice

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter- argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter-argument
1. Automobiles clogging the narrow streets of India will soon be a common sight.
2. Though we are inviting automobile majors, the required basic infrastructure is lacking.
3. A brand new Benz on a road dotted with potholes will be a sight to cherish.
4. Indian government must invite foreign participation in infrastructure development.

  1. BACC

  2. DCAB

  3. CCCD

  4. ABCD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) BACC Sentence marked as assertion, 'Though we are inviting automobile majors, the required basic infrastructure is lacking', is most appropriate of given sentences to be used as assertion. Sentence B goes in same flow as this sentence and therefore, it can be used as supporting argument and also though sentences 3 and 4 appear to match with idea given in assertion but they are irrelevant to given idea. Therefore, option (1) is correct classification of given sentences.

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