How could we weaken this argument?

Cars are safer than planes. Fifty percent of plane accidents result in death ,while only one percent of car accidents result in death . which of the following , if true, would most seriously weaken the argument above?

A

Planes are inspected more often than cars.

B

The number of car accidents is several hundred thousand times higher than the number of plane accidents.

C

Pilots never fly under the influence of alchohol, while car drivers often do.

D

Plane accidents are usually the fault of air traffic controllers, not pilots.

Negative consumer reaction to a product is generated by a perceived gap between consumer expectation and product performance. Businesses should use advertising to adjust consumer expectations to coincide with their product performances. which of the following , if true, would most weaken the argument above?

A

Most consumers can assess the actual performance of the products they purchase.

B

Unless consumer expectations about a product are sufficiently high, consumers will not purchase that product.

C

Most consumer purchase products based upon their brand name instead of their past performance.

D

Expectations of most consumer are influenced by the claims made for those products by the manufacturers.

All good athletes wants to win, and all athletes who want to win eat a well balanced diet : therefore, all athletes who do not eat a well balanced diet are bad athletes. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the assumptions of the argument above?

A

Sara wants to win, but she is not a good athlete.

B

All the players of the national cricket team eat a well balanced diet.

C

No athlete who does not eat a well balanced diet wants to win.

D

Karim, the star cricketer, does not eat a well balanced diet, but he is a good athlete

Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?

A

An action is not considered a part of freedom of speech.

B

People who burn the flag usually commit other crimes as well.

C

The flag was not recognized by the government until 1812.

D

State flags are almost never burned.

E

Most people are against flag burning.

Unless the new reserves are found soon, the world's supply of coal is being depleted in such a way that with demand continuing to grow at present rates, reserves will be exhausted by the year 2050. Which of the following , if true , will weaken he above a

A

There has been a slowdown in the rate of increase in world demand for coal over the last 5 years from 10% to 5%

B

It has been known for many years that there are vast stocks of coal under Antarctica which have yet to be economically exploited

C

Oil is being used increasingly in place of coal for many industrial and domestic uses

D

As coal resources are depleted more and marginal supplies , which are more costly to produce and less efficient in use , are being mined

If unprepared, what strategic pressures are recognized as key factors that can weaken the organization?

A

Competitive and environmental pressures

B

Control at the expense of flexibility

C

Lack of planners

D

Competitive and environmental pressures, and excessive control

Khan observes that if flight 409 is cancelled, then the manager could not possible arrive in the time for the meeting . But the flight was not cancelled. Therefore, Khan concludes, the manager will certainly be on time . Halima replies that even if Khan's premises are true, his argument is fallacious. And therefore, she adds, the manager will not arrive on time after all. Which of the following is the strongest thing that we can properly say about this discussion ?

A

Halima is mistaken in thinking Khan's argument to be fallacious, and so her own conclusion is unwarranted.

B

Halima is right about Khan's argument, but nevertheless her own conclusion is unwarranted

C

Since Halima is mistaken about Khan's argument , her own conclusion must be false.

D

Halima is right about Khan's argument, but nevertheless her own conclusion is false

One of the biggest threats to a company's productivity is absenteeism. Studies show that companies with in -house employees who are parents than companies without such programs. Therefore, may companies could boost their productivity by starting in-house child -care programs. Which of the following , if true , most weakens the above argument?

A

In-house child -care programs create distractions for nonparents that can harm their productivity.

B

Absenteeism is not a serious problem for companies that impose harsh penalties on employees who miss work.

C

Productivity is not an important issue for the companies.

D

studies have shown that employees with children ae nore likely than those without children to remain in the same job for more than five years.

One of the biggest threats to a company’s porductivity is absenteeism. Student show that companies with in-house child-care programs see fewer absences among their employees who are parents than companies without such programs. Therefore, many companies could boost their productivity by starting in-house child-care programs. Which of the followings, if true, most weakens the above argument?

A

In-house child-care programs create distractions for nonparents that can harm their productivity.

B

Absenteeism is not a serious problem for companies that impose harsh penalties on employees who miss work.

C

Productivity is not an important issue for the companies.

D

studies have shown that employees with children are more likely than those without children to remain in the same job for more than five years.

How could we strengthen this argument?

A

People who fail to get good grade in exams cannot be a researchers

B

Researchers sometimes get good grades in exams.

C

Failing to get good grades in exams does not necessary mean that a person cannot be a researcher

D

Good students always get good grades in exams

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