"The local branch of Wachovia Bank was robbed yesterday. Jenny needed money to pay off her gambling debts. She just bought a gun two days ago, and I saw her hanging around the local Wachovia Bank yesterday morning. Today the bookie's goons stopped looking for Jenny. Therefore, it must have been Jenny who robbed Wachovia Bank yesterday." This may be the gossip around town, but this conclusion is
a. an example of circular reasoning.
b. an example of jumping on the bandwagon.
c. based on a false cause.
d. based on false authority.
c
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Read each paragraph and respond to the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct answer.
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Marta / cenar / con sus amigas / los domingos ________________
What will be an ideal response?
Indica las respuestas correctas según las Notas culturales de esta lección.
El programa «Hoy no circula sabatino» funciona todos los días, EXCEPTO: a. lunes b. sábado c. domingo