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Statement and Arguments:

In this type of questions, a statement (usually in interrogative sentence) in the form a suggested course of action is followed by two arguments. One argument generally supports the given statements (or suggested course of action) by pointing out some positive features or positive results of that action while the second argument denies the statement or argues against it by pointing out the negative features or deleterious effect/result of that action. In order to determine the forcefulness of the arguments we have to decide whether the argument is perfect or not. If an argument is 100% perfect, it would be forceful.

Important points about Statement and Arguments:

Remember that:

1) The argument should not be just an opinion. It must answer one of the questions- Why, How, When, What- of the statement. Otherwise it is not an argument.

2) An argument also depends on the language used because by changing a few words we can make a argument forceful.

3) The argument must be judged as an argument and not with what somebody or newspapers say(s).

Directions for solving Statement and Arguments:

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments so far as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to trivial aspect of the question.

Each question is followed by two arguments (numbered with I and II). You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument.

Give answer (1) : If only Argument I is strong.

Give answer (2) : If only Argument II is strong.

Give answer (3) : If either Argument I or II is strong.

Give answer (4) : If neither I or II is strong.

Give answer (5) : If both Arguments I or II are strong.



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