Consider this passage: 'Either we'll finish the yard work in time to go to the movie, or we'll enjoy a quiet evening at home,' said John. 'I don't see us finishing in time for the movie,' said Malaya. 'It's a quiet evening at home then,' said John. We can reasonably characterize this passage as __________.A) a valid inference with the conclusion that the couple will be spending a quiet evening at homeB) a conversation that does not include any inferences at allC) a fallacy of false dilemmaD) a fallacy of divisionE) an invalid argument created by two individuals

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Consider this passage: 'Either we'll finish the yard work in time to go to the movie, or we'll enjoy a quiet evening at home,' said John. 'I don't see us finishing in time for the movie,' said Malaya. 'It's a quiet evening at home then,' said John. We can reasonably characterize this passage as __________.A)  a valid inference with the conclusion that the couple will be spending a quiet evening at homeB)  a conversation that does not include any inferences at allC)  a fallacy of false dilemmaD)  a fallacy of divisionE)  an invalid argument created by two individuals

Victoria Haywood · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The passage shows a conversation where John concludes they will have a quiet evening at home based on Malaya's statement about not finishing the yard work in time for the movie, which is a valid inference from the given options.

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