Multiple choice

Identify the correct statement.

  1. An argument has to be coherent to influence the reader and have itself accepted.

  2. An argument has to be coercive to influence the reader and have itself accepted.

  3. An argument has to be cognisable to influence the reader and have itself accepted.

  4. An argument has to be cogent to influence the reader and have itself accepted.

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

The word 'cogent'  refers to powerfully persuasive or compelling. This word best fits into the context of 'argument' influencing the reader.

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