What in the following can be correctly inferred? 'You know how I know animals have souls? Because on an average, the lowest animal is a lot nicer and kinder than most of the human beings that inhabit this Earth.' Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Premise: The lowest animal is a lot nicer and kinder than most human beings that inhabit this Earth

2.Premise: Animals have souls

3.It is not an argument

4.Conclusion: The lowest animal is a lot nicer and kinder than most human beings that inhabit this Earth

5.Conclusion: Animals have souls

A2, 3 and 4 only

B1, 3 and 5 only

C1 and 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 1 and 5 only

Explanation

The premise is that the lowest animal is nicer and kinder than most humans, and the conclusion is that animals have souls.

The word 'because' introduces the supporting reason.

So the claim about the animal being kind is the ground offered.

The claim that animals have souls is what that ground is meant to establish.

Statement 1 correctly identifies the premise.

Statement 5 correctly identifies the conclusion.

Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.