The argument "Apples purchased in grocery stores are red and juicy and rarely contain worms; this wild apple is also red and juicy; so, it probably doesn't contain any worms either." is ________.
A. an inductive generalization
B. an argument from analogy
C. a causal argument
D. None of the answers are correct
Answer: B
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living inside them to produce huge quantities of eggs. When the eggs hatch, the parasites infect young frogs, causing severe deformation of their limbs. A) Nonargument. B) Argument; conclusion: Snails then gorge themselves ... huge quantities of eggs. C) Argument; conclusion: The world-wide disappearance ... agricultural runoff. D) Argument; conclusion: When the eggs hatch ... severe deformation of their limbs. E) Argument; conclusion: Scientists have shown ... in the algae of lakes and ponds.