Cambridge International AS Level · Thinking Skills (9694)
4 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Construct reasoning.
Read the following short argument:
"Studies indicate that high-sugar diets lead to decreased concentration levels in students. Reduced concentration is directly linked to lower academic performance. Therefore, schools should ban the sale of sugary snacks on campus. It follows that the school board must implement a new healthy-eating policy by next semester."
Which of the following is the intermediate conclusion of the argument?
In an argument proposing that cities should invest more in public parks, a writer includes the following: "While some claim that the land should be used for housing to solve the shortage, parks actually improve the mental health of residents, which reduces the long-term burden on the healthcare system."
Which element of reasoning is represented by the phrase: "While some claim that the land should be used for housing to solve the shortage"?
A student is constructing an argument that university tuition should be free. They have provided the following reason:
"Reason: A highly educated workforce leads to higher tax revenues for the government in the long run."
Which of the following would be the most effective intermediate conclusion to link this reason to the main conclusion that tuition should be free?
Which of the following, if added to an argument in favour of a new high-speed rail link, would represent the use of hypothetical reasoning?
Construct a short argument with at least two reasons and an intermediate conclusion to support the main conclusion that 'Public transport should be free for all citizens.'
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Using the principle of hypothetical reasoning, construct a short argument (including a conclusion and one reason) that supports the claim that 'The city should invest in more public water fountains' by predicting a positive consequence.
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Using hypothetical reasoning, construct a single-sentence argument to strengthen the claim that 'Strict cyber-security laws are necessary for national safety.'
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Write a short argument for or against the following claim:
'Public transport should be made free of charge for all citizens.'
Your response must include:
(a) A clear main conclusion.
(b) One reason supported by hypothetical reasoning (e.g., 'If... then...').
(c) An example that supports your reasoning.
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You are tasked with constructing reasoning to support the following conclusion: "Remote work should remain a permanent option for office employees."
(a) Provide a reason based on environmental impact.
(b) Provide a reason based on employee well-being.
(c) Use hypothetical reasoning (e.g., "If... then...") to strengthen your argument.
(d) Formulate an intermediate conclusion that links your reasons to the idea of company productivity.
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