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 assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences in question given below.
(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument
(D) Counter - argument
A. The motivated speaker, hence, is genuine.
B. A motivated speaker 'feels' for the subject and can genuinely think in an unbiased manner.
C. The motivated speaker can thus present his ideas in an original way, without fear or favour.
D. You may pretend and temporarily fool the public about your intentions while delivering a speech.

  1. BDBA

  2. CCCA

  3. BCBA

  4. BABD

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (4) BABD Sentence marked as assertion is 'A motivated speaker 'feels' for the subject and can genuinely think in an unbiased manner'. Sentences A and C can appropriately be marked as supporting reasons on account they confirm and support the above given sentence. Last sentence 'you may pretend and temporarily fool the public about your intention while delivering in a speech' implies bringing a bias in speech and still convince the people as motivated speakers, is inherently incorrect statement and therefore, it can be marked as counter argument. This marks option (4) as correct answer.