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 given four sentences.

A. Concluding assertion B. Supporting reason C. Statement irrelevant to the argument D. Counter-argument

(1) The Russians were not well-fed people. (2) The collapse of the Berlin wall was a major blow to the communist forces all over the world. (3) Communism collapsed throughout the world in the aftermath of events like the Berlin wall collapse. (4) However, staunch communists are eager to bring back the old policies of egalitarianism and collective.

  1. AABD

  2. CABD

  3. BABD

  4. BDDC
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The assertion says 'the collapse of the Berlin wall was a major blow to the communist forces all over the word'. Sentence 1 talks about Russians and, therefore, is irrelevant. Sentence 3 gives just the same idea as our assertion, and therefore, is supporting reason. The last sentence talks about attempts to revive communism, and therefore, it has been correctly marked as counter argument. Thus, we have correct classification provided to us in option (2).

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