Arguments whose validity depends on making an existential assumption are

a. those whose premises are universal statements and
whose conclusion is a particular statement
b. those that are given the modern interpretation
c. those that are sorites
d. those that require a bar


a

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The authorship of Hebrews is uncertain. Scholars have speculated about it being authored by

A. Mark, Alexander, or Phyllis. B. John, Simon, Bartholomew, or Timothy. C. Paul, Priscilla, Barnabas, or Apollos. D. Habakkuk, Titus, or Peter.

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Matthew's principal source was

A. oral traditions he compiled throughout his life. B. his own observations of Jesus combined with information from Jesus' family. C. the Markan Gospel. D. the Q source.

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Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. Earth's distance from the sun has little to do with the seasons. The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth

on its axis as it revolves around the sun. This tilt causes some parts of the Earth to get slanting rays of sunlight some of the year and vertical rays of sunlight at other times. When a hemisphere of the Earth is tilted toward the sun, it is summer in that hemisphere. Gary S. Moore, Living with the Earth, 3rd ed. A) Nonargument. B) Argument; conclusion: The seasons are caused ... as it revolves around the sun. C) Argument; conclusion: This tilt causes some parts ... sunlight at other times. D) Argument; conclusion: When a hemisphere of the Earth ... in that hemisphere. E) Argument; conclusion: Earth's distance from the sun ... the seasons.

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Dutton argues that the capacities which incline us toward art are shaped primarily by culture

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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