Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as (A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A) (B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B) (C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C) (D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

  1. There is an onslaught of primary agricultural products in the import market.
  2. Apple imports from the U.S. are expected to be 28 million kg in the next fiscal.
  3. Lax quarantine and import regulations have made the entry of foreign products easier.
  4. A 'confused market' is an inevitable fallout of globalization.

  1. BCAC

  2. ABBC

  3. BCBA

  4. ABBD

  5. BBAC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 3 is the leading assertion. Statement 2 is irrelevant because it doesn't say if the imports have increased (or decreased). Statement 4 is irrelevant.