Chapter 1, Level 1 Self-Quiz: HI

. For the following enthymeme, use the principle of charity to supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion:

I have a headache. I just took two aspirins. Aspirins relieve headaches.

My headache will go away. (conclusion)

I hope my headache will be relieved. (conclusion)

I don't have any other pain relievers. (premise)

I may be allergic to painkillers. (premise)

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For the following enthymeme, use the principle of charity to supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion:

Jake has a viral infection. He decided to take some penicillin pills he had sitting in the medicine cabinet. But he doesn't realize that penicillin has no effect on viruses.

Jake doesnt know he has a viral infection. (premise)

Jake's infection will not improve. (conclusion)

Jake's infection will probably not improve. (conclusion)

Jake's infection will probably worsen. (conclusion)

. For the following enthymeme, use the principle of charity to supply either the missing premise or the missing conclusion:

Jamillah is a safe driver, so her insurance rates are low.

Insurance rates vary by zip code. (premise)

Most safe drivers have low insurance rates. (premise)

Jamillah hasn't been involved in any car accidents for six years. (premise)

Jamillah almost always drives under the speed limit. (premise)

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