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 rise of the European Economic Union as a major economic powerhouse has been a constant headache for USA.
2. The European Economic Union has shown an impressive rate of growth over the past few years, thereby, accentuating the fear of Americans.
3. Meanwhile, some of the massive Japanese investments have failed.
4. Unless steps are taken to liberalize the Indian economy, we will have to borrow huge sums from foreign nations.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter-argument
1. The rise of the European Economic Union as a major economic powerhouse has been a constant headache for USA.
2. The European Economic Union has shown an impressive rate of growth over the past few years, thereby, accentuating the fear of Americans.
3. Meanwhile, some of the massive Japanese investments have failed.
4. Unless steps are taken to liberalize the Indian economy, we will have to borrow huge sums from foreign nations.
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