Concept explainers
Decide whether each of the following statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false). Explain your reasoning.
“Mike and Erica couldn’t have had an argument, because they weren’t shouting at each other.”
Answer to Problem 5E
Solution:
“Mike and Erica couldn’t have had an argument, because they weren’t shouting at each other.” does not make sense.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
“Mike and Erica couldn’t have had an argument, because they weren’t shouting at each other.”
Since, either Mike or Erica or any other person raises voice, it has nothing to do with logical arguments and hence, the above statement “Mike and Erica couldn’t have had an argument, because they weren’t shouting at each other.” does not make sense.
Conclusion:
“Mike and Erica couldn’t have had an argument, because they weren’t shouting at each other.” does not make sense.
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