'Lithuania should ban plastic bags because they harm nature. Besides, everyone in my class agrees.' What is the weakness of the second sentence as an argument?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It uses the opinion of a small group as proof
- Step 1: The first sentence gives a reason, and the second adds support. Step 2. The agreement of one class is not evidence about harm to nature. Answer: it uses the opinion of a small group. Why not the others: The text contains no statistics, personal attack or expert.
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