Critical Reasoning: Argument Structure - Identifying Conclusions Using Non-Conjunctions

**(1)** Horse-racing and social drinking are the two most popular activities in the Snodian culture. **(2)** The National Paint Horse Association hosts an annual racing fair every summer. **(3)** This year, the fair organizers made arrangements to offer free drinks during the main race. **(4)** Their chairman contends that the number of visitors this year will be higher than ever. Which of the following is the argument's {color:light-blue}**conclusion**{/color}?

Actually, no. Sentence 1 is a {color:light-green}**premise**{/color}. The sentence provides factual information about the Snodian culture. Try to find a clue in the argument, such as use of certain words, that will help you identify the {color:light-blue}**conclusion**{/color}.

Sorry, Sentence 2 is a {color:light-green}**premise**{/color}, a fact about an annual event. Try to find a clue in the argument, such as use of certain words, that will help you identify the {color:light-blue}**conclusion**{/color}.

That's not right. Sentence 3 is a {color:light-green}**premise**{/color}. Actions performed in the past are now historical facts. Try to find a clue in the argument, such as use of certain words, that will help you identify the {color:light-blue}**conclusion**{/color}.

Very good! The words *contends that* indicate that the Sentence 4 is the {color:light-blue}**conclusion**{/color}.

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Sentence 3

Sentence 4