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. Creating the proper working environment is essential for higher productivity.
2. Increased productivity depends on several factors that can be controlled.
3. Similarly, we must try to learn from our past mistakes.
4. Job rotation and job enrichment are also used to improve productivity.

  1. BACB

  2. ABBC

  3. ABBD

  4. BADB

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Here, second sentence has been marked as assertion, so, all the sentences have to be checked in relation to this sentence. As 1 and 4 both gives factors which help increasing productivity both are supporting reasons. As given in sentence 3 'Past Mistakes', there is no reference to this sentence. So, this is correctly marked as irrelevant.