Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Should capital punishment be banned? Arguments: I. Yes. No human being has the right to take somebody else's life under any circumstances. II. No. It is important to set a strong precedent (in this case capital punishment) to deter people from committing crimes.