A suicidal rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 revealed a ...

[lidoalex]

A suicidal rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 revealed a history of neglect of recruits' and veterans' mental health problems, including suicide. Social scientific data show that suicide rates among returning veterans are three times higher than those for the general population. These instances point to a significant social justice issue: Veterans are not receiving adequate mental health care. The conclusion in this argument is
 
  a. A suicidal rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 revealed a history of neglect of recruits' and veterans' mental health problems, including suicide.
  b. These instances point to a significant social justice issue: Veterans are not receiving adequate mental health care.
  c. Social scientific data show that suicide rates among returning veterans are three times higher than those for the general population.
  d. Suicide rates among veterans are too high.

Question 2

All of the following words and phrases are often used to help to signal conclusions or reasons except
 
  a. consequently.
  b. can be divided into.
  c. in view of the fact.
  d. hence.

[thall411]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b