In addition to if/then and either/or, there are other terms that when used correctly, can create valid argument templates. Using the three deductive statements below, create five (5) valid deductive arguments. To make your life easier, you can use the key words at the end of the statement to fill in the template Statement A: Tuition increases 5 percent per academic year. (Tuition increases)
Statement B: I must graduate in no more than two years. (Graduate two years)
Statement C. I have legal access to unlimited amounts of cash. (Unlimited cash)
Example:
For a template such as "Either A or B. Not A. Therefore B" you would answer "Either tuition increases, or graduate in two years. Tuition will not increase. Therefore, I will graduate in two years." Do this for all five templates
Templates
Either A, B or C Not C. So, A or B.
It is not the case that both A and B are true. So, either A is not true or B is not true.
Neither B nor C is true. So, B is false,
B unless C. Not B So C.
A only if B. A. Therefore, B
Check the Logical Strength of each argument you have written If it lacks logical strength check the table Grammatically Equivalent Structures in Chapter 8) to be sure you are interpreting the words correctly ETTE