Finding the core argument is what I was having difficulties with here. Would you say the below is correct? Background: Citizens Object Intermediate Conclusion: If the city wanted to become a safer place for cyclists, it would not require helmets Premise: ...Instead, it would construct more bicycle l...

I am having a bit of trouble understanding this problem. I understand from the above comments, why it is that the second sentence "this is not surprising' is the conclusion and opinion of the sociologist, following a premise discussing the resistance of innovations. However, when I write out bo...

Also, per answer choice B- isn't it saying that this sentence is in fact an explanation for sentence 1-- otherwise stating that it is a premise (explanation) to the conclusion (sentence 1) in the perspective of the because/therefore idea-- this explanation is the because to the therefore of sentence...

It seems to me that sentence 1 could in fact be the conclusion because, and especially because, the author does not begin the sentence with "it is widely believe" or anything of that sort. Before reading the 2nd sentence, it could be perceived that this is a subjective opinion of the autho...

Is the answer to number 17 just simply a pure type-- the answer choice says C-- while I can see how all other answers choices do not work- I cannot also see how C can work. If someone may explain.