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) Offices today have become the second home for most working people. (2) Individuals working in an office from 10 to 5 always want to reach home as fast as they can. (3) Stress is the prime factor responsible for man losing his sleep. (4) Office and home life should always be clearly demarcated.

  1. BACB

  2. DADB

  3. ACCB

  4. ADCD

  5. BDAC
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When we go option by option, only (4) option is logically correct. (i) if considered to be assertion, no statement supports it. 'Sleep' has no relation with other lines, so (iii) is irrelevant. (ii) & (iv) clearly counter (i) so, option (4) is correct.

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