Asked by Catalina Lopez on May 12, 2024

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Which terms must appear in the unstated premise of the following argument? All days of the week are days that end in "y." Therefore, tomorrow is a day that ends in "y."

A) days of the week and days that end in "y"
B) tomorrow and days that end in "y"
C) tomorrow and days of the week
D) days of the week, days that end in "y," and tomorrow
E) There isn't enough information to be sure.

Unstated Premise

An unstated premise is an implicit assumption that is not directly expressed within an argument but is necessary for the argument's logic to hold.

Days Of The Week

Days of the week are divisions of the week, typically seven in number, each named and ordered in cultural and social systems.

  • Analyze arguments to identify unstated premises or conclusions.
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Mansi SharmaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The unstated premise is that tomorrow is a day of the week. Therefore, both "tomorrow" and "days of the week" must appear in the unstated premise. "Days that end in 'y'" is a stated premise, not an unstated one.