In standardizing arguments, we should ________.

A. fill in missing conclusions but not missing premises
B. fill in all missing premises and conclusions
C. avoid filling missing premises and conclusions
D. fill in any key missing premises and conclusions, those that are important in understanding and evaluating the central argument


Answer: D

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