CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
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Argumentative Passage Seeks to prove a claim with supporting evidence.
Inferential Claim A statement requiring proof or evidence.
Mechanical Barriers Physical defenses against microbial entry.
Mucous Membrane Lining that protects respiratory and digestive tracts.
Chemical Secretions Substances that inhibit or kill bacteria.
Acidic pH Low pH that prevents bacterial growth.
Illustration Example used to clarify a concept.
Molecular Formula Notation representing chemical composition of substances.
Deciduous Tree Tree that sheds leaves seasonally.
Indicator Words Words signaling relationships in arguments or explanations.
Claim Acceptance General agreement on a statement's truth.
,Borderline Cases Situations that are unclear in classification.
Conclusion Final statement derived from premises.
Solid State Matter maintaining shape and volume.
Liquid State Matter with definite volume, shape of container.
Gas State Matter without definite shape or volume.
Swagger Distinctive style or confidence in behavior.
Unique Windup Pitcher's individual throwing motion.
Hard-Driving Hits Powerful and effective baseball strikes.
Surplus Power Excess energy displayed in actions.
Deciduous Trees that shed leaves annually.
Arguments from example Illustrations used to support a claim.
Basal cell carcinoma Common skin cancer, rarely fatal.
Life-threatening cancer Cancers that can lead to death.
,Explanandum Statement describing the phenomenon to explain.
Explanans Statements providing explanation for the explanandum.
Explanation Clarifies an event or phenomenon accepted as fact.
Indicator word Words like 'because' signaling explanations.
Premises Statements intended to support a conclusion.
Conclusion The claim that premises aim to prove.
Accepted facts Information generally agreed upon by people.
Sky appears blue Result of light scattering in atmosphere.
Dimpled surface of golf balls Design reduces air drag for better distance.
Naval oranges Named for resemblance to human navel.
Illustration vs Argument Distinction based on acceptance of claims.
Concrete instances Specific examples that clarify abstract concepts.
, Real-life situations Context where arguments are often presented.
Evaluating illustrations Determine if they prove or merely show.
Claim illustration Example that challenges common beliefs.
Scattered light rays Cause of blue sky appearance.
Purpose of explanations To clarify why something occurs.
Purpose of arguments To prove that something is true.
Understanding explanations Recognizing they don't aim to prove facts.
Explanandum Statement being explained in an explanation.
Argument A set of statements aimed at persuading.
Explanation Clarifies why something is the case.
Intended Audience Group targeted by the argument or explanation.
Conditional Statement An 'if...then...' statement indicating a relationship.
Antecedent The 'if' part of a conditional statement.
CORRECT | 2025-2026 LATEST UPDATE
Argumentative Passage Seeks to prove a claim with supporting evidence.
Inferential Claim A statement requiring proof or evidence.
Mechanical Barriers Physical defenses against microbial entry.
Mucous Membrane Lining that protects respiratory and digestive tracts.
Chemical Secretions Substances that inhibit or kill bacteria.
Acidic pH Low pH that prevents bacterial growth.
Illustration Example used to clarify a concept.
Molecular Formula Notation representing chemical composition of substances.
Deciduous Tree Tree that sheds leaves seasonally.
Indicator Words Words signaling relationships in arguments or explanations.
Claim Acceptance General agreement on a statement's truth.
,Borderline Cases Situations that are unclear in classification.
Conclusion Final statement derived from premises.
Solid State Matter maintaining shape and volume.
Liquid State Matter with definite volume, shape of container.
Gas State Matter without definite shape or volume.
Swagger Distinctive style or confidence in behavior.
Unique Windup Pitcher's individual throwing motion.
Hard-Driving Hits Powerful and effective baseball strikes.
Surplus Power Excess energy displayed in actions.
Deciduous Trees that shed leaves annually.
Arguments from example Illustrations used to support a claim.
Basal cell carcinoma Common skin cancer, rarely fatal.
Life-threatening cancer Cancers that can lead to death.
,Explanandum Statement describing the phenomenon to explain.
Explanans Statements providing explanation for the explanandum.
Explanation Clarifies an event or phenomenon accepted as fact.
Indicator word Words like 'because' signaling explanations.
Premises Statements intended to support a conclusion.
Conclusion The claim that premises aim to prove.
Accepted facts Information generally agreed upon by people.
Sky appears blue Result of light scattering in atmosphere.
Dimpled surface of golf balls Design reduces air drag for better distance.
Naval oranges Named for resemblance to human navel.
Illustration vs Argument Distinction based on acceptance of claims.
Concrete instances Specific examples that clarify abstract concepts.
, Real-life situations Context where arguments are often presented.
Evaluating illustrations Determine if they prove or merely show.
Claim illustration Example that challenges common beliefs.
Scattered light rays Cause of blue sky appearance.
Purpose of explanations To clarify why something occurs.
Purpose of arguments To prove that something is true.
Understanding explanations Recognizing they don't aim to prove facts.
Explanandum Statement being explained in an explanation.
Argument A set of statements aimed at persuading.
Explanation Clarifies why something is the case.
Intended Audience Group targeted by the argument or explanation.
Conditional Statement An 'if...then...' statement indicating a relationship.
Antecedent The 'if' part of a conditional statement.
