Identify which of the following statements are premises, sub-premises, rebuttal premises, and
which is the conclusion:
(Note: Be sure to choose the answer that corresponds with the order in which a premise is
presented)
Teaching children how to read is important. If one knows how to read, then they will be better
prepared for life. Being better prepared for life will help one succeed. Statistics show that those
who are better prepared for life have a much greater chance of being happy and satisfied. Now,
it is true that teaching someone how to read can be a daunting task, but it is well worth the little
bit of extra work since it leads to a greater chance of success.
__ If one knows how to read, then they will be better prepared for life.
__ Teaching children how to read is
important.
__ Statistics show that those who are better prepared for life have a much greater chance of being happy and satisfied.
__ Now, it is true that teaching someone how to read can be a daunting task, but it is well worth the little bit of extra work since it leads to a greater chance of-success.
__ Being better prepared for life will help
one succeed.
ANS OPTIONS
A. Conclusion
B. Rebuttal Premise
C. Premise 1
D. Sub-Premise