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● Drills Drill #1: Identify the Assumption Identify the assumption on the following statements with which the argument relies on. Remember, an assumption is simply an unstated premise. An assumption can be defined as what is necessary for the argument to be true. Conclusion (valid) ⇒ Assumption (True) Example 1: You should avoid that route, if you're not a strong swimmer. Assumption: Water is present at some point along the route. 1. Assumption: Reading helps you wind down and relax. Reading can help you fall asleep. 2. Assumption: Classical music helps with studying. 3. Assumptions: 1. Schools with fewer sports facilities offer limited opportunities for physical activity. 2. Students are likely to use sports facilities if they are available. 4. Assumptions: Street lighting deters people from performing crimes. 5. Assumptions: 1. The presence of public parks directly contributes to reduced stress levels by providing natural spaces for relaxation. 2. There is no other major factor that both leads to more parks and leads to lower stress (such as higher municipal budgets, better urban planning overall, cultural differences, etc.). 6. Assumption: The portrayal of swearing in films directly leads to an increase in swearing within society, suggesting that regulating such content in movies would effectively reduce societal swearing. ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly. 1
7. Assumption: Dementors do not kill unicorns that are worthless to them. 8. Answer: D The argument assumes that regular reading, particularly of fiction, enhances the ability to understand and connect with others' emotions. This assumption is essential for the argument to hold true. 9. Answer: D The critical assumption is D. The argument is based on the direct causality between reducing plastic use and the resulting improvements in ocean ecosystems. Without this assumption, the argument loses its effectiveness. 10. Answer: D The argument assumes that kindergarteners not watching Youtube instead participate in activities that improve their social skills. It suggests a direct link between less Youtube time and engaging in socially beneficial activities, implying that these alternatives inherently foster better social development. Drill #2: Assessing Arguments Identify whether the following arguments are deductive or inductive. If the argument is deductive, identify whether it is valid or invalid. If the argument is inductive, identify whether it is strong or weak. Explain your answer. 11. Type: Deductive Reasoning: Valid, because the conclusion logically follows from the premises. 12. Type: Inductive Reasoning: Strong, because the premise supports the likelihood of the conclusion, though it's not certain. 13. Type: Inductive Reasoning: Weak, because the conclusion makes an improbable assumption based on class size. 14. Type: Deductive ©Scholarly 2025. All rights reserved. All digital content and materials provided are proprietary and protected under copyright law. Any reproduction or sharing of digital files, including screenshots, recordings, or downloads, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Scholarly. 2