Linked or Convergent?
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1.
Waldo has no chance of becoming President, since he is a third-party
candidate and third-party candidates have no chance of becoming President.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
2. If you want animal companionship, which has been shown to promote good
mental health and long life, and you want to feel more safe and secure in
your home, then you should seriously consider getting a German Shepherd.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
3. My car is not going to start this morning. After all, it's never
started in cold weather like this before, plus it's so badly in need
of a tuneup that it barely starts when it's warm out.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
4. Dr. Schultz is obviously absent minded. He is frequently seen searching
the parking lot for his car. He often forgets to keep the appointments he
makes. And several of his colleagues have remarked that he is forgetful.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
5.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
6.
Delphina's triple chocolate A-bombe, which is extremely delicious, is apt
to be high in calories and fat. Most really delicious desserts are very
high in calories and fat.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
7.
Sociobiologists report many similarities between the social behavior of
humans and that of ants, which shows that humans, like ants, behave in
ways that are rigidly determined by their genes.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
8.
A working knowledge of logic is a good thing to have. It can help you
understand other people's reasoning better and improve your own. It can
make you a more persuasive writer and speaker and help you avoid being
persuaded by fallacious arguments. It can even help you clarify your
values so that your approach to life's problems is consistent and effective.
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It's a linked argument
It's a convergent argument
It's not an argument
There is no conclusion
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