Example 3

 

Here’s another argument.

 

Identifying the Parts of the Argument 

 

3) “Ann’s parents enjoy history. Thus she should major in it.”

 

Once again, for each of the underlined sentences, determine whether it’s the ultimate conclusion, a premise, or a subconclusion in the argument. You can check your answer by resting the mouse over it.

 

“Ann’s parents enjoy history” is

the ultimate conclusion

a premise

a subconclusion

 

“She should major in it” is

the ultimate conclusion

a premise

a subconclusion

 

Now let’s see how this argument is diagrammed.