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.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter-argument
1. The lion depends on stealth rather than speed to catch the prey.
2. A lion cannot maintain a high speed for longer durations.
3. All the prey species can easily outrun the massive lion.
4. The jungle has its own rules.

  1. BADC

  2. CBAD

  3. BABC

  4. ABCD

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sentence 2, 'A lion cannot maintain a high speed for longer duration' is an assertion. Sentence 1 and 3 can be related to sentence 2 on account of keywords lion and speed and also these two supports the fact that lion cannot maintain high speed for longer duration. Statement 4 'jungle has its own laws' can't be supporting or countering the statement 2.