In marking passages and constructing diagrams, be careful to follow the instructions below as illustrated in the provided example. Ambiguous marks will not receive credit. Besides, the example is a model for one of the problems!

For each problem, first locate the conclusion of the argument by asking yourself, "what is the point of this argument?" "What does the arguer want me to do or believe?" To fail to recognize the conclusion is a failure to think critically.

Keep in mind that conditionals are always regarded as single, compound units. Unlike the separate premise and conclusion of an argument, the antecedent and consequent of a conditional are not separable statements, and should never be broken up or numbered independently.

Sometimes the actual utterances don't literally state the intended meaning of the argument. Before you dismiss a remark as superfluous, ask yourself what's happening in this conversational situation.

Do not attempt this assignment before you have fully mastered the functions of the three forms of relation$--$serial, linked, and independent. Occasionally a student tries to construct diagrams on the basis of the example only$-$and draws every relation as serial! Don't be that student!

Instructions:

I. Mark each of the following passages according to the rules introduced in this class:

Sequentially number each statement

Circle all inference indicators

Boldly underline the conclusion, and lightly underline all premises.

Add any omitted but implied premise or conclusion $($renumber statements if necessary$).$

Strike through all background, necessary, or repetitive phrases.

$[$Note: If you have formatting issues, just describe the function, e$.$g$."\text{'}$so$\text{'}$ is a conclusion indicator.$]$

II$.$ Draw a diagram representing the relationships between the premises and conclusion.

Example: Stay put! That truck's almost on us$,$ so if you step off the curb you'll be hit!

$(1)[$You should$]$ Stay$\_$put! $(2)$ That truck's almost on us$,$ so $(3)$ if you step off the curb you'll be hit!

$2$

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$3$

If we run out of stamps, we won't be able to send these invitations. And if the invitations don't go out, no one will come to the party. Accordingly, if we run out of stamps, the party will be a bust.

Beware of me$!$ For I am fearless, and therefore powerful! $($Mary Shelley, Frankenstein$)$

Because the scenery is gorgeous, you should vacation at Lake Louise. Besides, the weather is delightful there at this time of year.

I'll say this only once. It would be impossible to go tomorrow. We owe Mrs$.$ Jennings much more than civility, and civility of the commonest kind must prevent such a hasty removal as that. $($Jane Austen$)$

If you hit me again I$\text{'}$m telling mother. Ouch! That does it$!$

I got no results when I tried to Google you. Therefore, since only nobodies can't be Googled, you must be a nobody. Consequently, I won't go out with you.