Multiple choice

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a 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) Every dark cloud has a silver lining. (2) Man should always be hopeful and optimistic about the future. (3) Cynics stand to gain in the long run because of their skeptical nature. (4) Mistrust of the apparent makes a man more cautious and successful too.

  1. ABCD

  2. BADD

  3. BCDA

  4. ACCA
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (4) can't be the answer as it has two assertions. In option (2), if 2nd statement 'man…….future' is considered, 1st statement 'Every…' clearly supports it and (iii) and (iv) oppose it. So, (2) option is the only relevant answer.

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