Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar 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 a trivial aspect of the question.
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Statement:
Should bomb disposal be give cooperation by the public?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are necessary to rescue people's lives.
II. No, they are a nuisance to day-to-day life.
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- if only argument I is strong
- if only argument II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong; and
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: A
I is strong because the security of people's lives should be given utmost priority. II is not strong because something is being dismissed summarily as ''nuisance'' without going into its reasons.
