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 in question.

(A) Concluding assertion (B) Supporting reason (C) Statement irrelevant to the argument (D) Counter- argument

A. What constitutes culture is a question with no answer.

B. The beliefs constituting a particular culture may be derived from several sources. C. Several conflicting schools of thoughts may be present in a culture. D. Culture is an amalgamation of numerous beliefs, cohesively blended into a social fiber.

  1. ACBD

  2. DBBA

  3. ABBD

  4. ACCD
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) DBBA Sentence to be used as assertion is 'culture is an amalgamation of numerous beliefs, cohesively blended into a social fiber' which is D. As asserted in sentence A, the idea is directly opposite to the one given here. Therefore, it has been correctly marked as a counter argument. Sentence B as well as C are easily seen as supporting argument to the given question. Thus, given classification is perfectly valid. This marks option (2) as correct answer.

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