Multiple choice

Directions: The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.

Statement: Should there be a complete ban on advertising tobacco products in all media? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to save people suffering from cancer. II. No, this will adversely affect the sale of tobacco products.

Mark your answer as

  1. if only argument I is strong

  2. if only argument II is strong

  3. if either I or II is strong

  4. if neither I nor II is strong

  5. if both I and II are strong
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Argument I is weak because of the word ‘only'. II is also weak because health care is a major concern compared to the sale of a product for revenue collection.

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