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. In 2007, Indians spent over Rs. 4000 crores in Dubai.
  2. Tax incentives make realty an attractive lure for Indians in Dubai.
  3. Dubai is the next big destination for Indian real-estate developers.
  4. There has been a 20-25% rise in property rates in Dubai.

  1. ABBD

  2. ABCD

  3. BBAC

  4. CBAC

  5. ABAC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 3 is leading and statement 2 supports it. Statement 1 is irrelevant because it doesn't say 'spend' in real estate. Statement 4 is again irrelevant because we are not sure if it negatively or positively affects the leading assertion.

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