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If someone is a student at Hogwart's, then he or she is studying witchcraft and wizardry. Neville Longbottom is a student at Hogwart's. Therefore, Neville Longbottom is studying witchcraft and wizardry.
 
  This is an excellent example of Modus Ponens, or the Asserting Rule.
  A. True
  B. False

Question 2

Another word for the facts, evidence, theories, or ideas that allegedly lead to an argument's claim is _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: True

Answer to Question 2

Answer: premises



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