GRADE 10 READING & LANGUAGE · CHAPTER 3

Arguments, evidence & research

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  1. Arguments

    Notice gaps in an argument

    Identify why a reason does not adequately support a conclusion.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

Everyone in our group likes this explanation, so it must be correct.

What is the main reasoning problem?

Show answer & explanation

It treats popularity as proof.

Many people choosing something does not establish that its claim is true.

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