Propositions, Premises, and Suspicious Alchemists How well can you spot propositions and premises?Remember that a PROPOSITION is any sentence that makes a claim that's true or false. (Propositions aren't questions or commands!)A PREMISE is a proposition used as a reason inside an argument. Premises always live inside arguments; you never find them out in the wild.An ARGUMENT is a set of reasons supporting a conclusion.Now which is which? Grab your binoculars and see for yourself! Question Title * 1. Which of the following is a proposition? Where’s the alchemist? He's escaping. Stop him! Why should I stop him? Question Title * 2. Which of the following is a proposition? The alchemist just stole some lead. What a weird thing to steal! What do you think his purpose is? Don't let him steal more. Question Title * 3. Which of the following is a proposition? Did you know he can turn lead into gold? No one can turn lead into gold. Just watch him do it. Yikes, what a superpower! Question Title * 4. Which of the following is a proposition? Where's the proof that some alchemists can turn lead into gold? Go get my logic textbook. What a funny thing to do. All logic books tell you how to turn lead into gold. Question Title * 5. Which of the following is a proposition? Is lead a metal? All gold is metal. Don't confuse gold with lead. Oh, to change lead to gold! Question Title * 6. Which of the following is an argument? Where’s the alchemist? I don't see him anywhere. And I don't trust him either. The alchemist just stole some lead! Anyone who steals lead must have a purpose for it. So the alchemist must have a purpose. Stop him! If you run around back, I'll run around front. Don't let him get away. Why should I stop him? After all, why do I need lead? What use is it, anyway? Question Title * 7. Which of the following is an argument? Stop trying to turn lead into gold. Also, don't forget to eat your vegetables and do your logic homework. How do you know lead can't be turned into gold? Do we have good scientific evidence? Is it better to withhold judgment? All lead is metal. Any metal can be transmuted into other metals. Therefore, lead can be transmuted into other metals. Haha, he looks so busy in his alchemist shop. Look at all those weird instruments. How funny! Question Title * 8. Which of the following is an argument? Watch out - he just turned lead into gold! Quick, grab a bag. We'll be rich! If lead can be turned into gold, the Ministry will need new tax rules. And indeed, lead can be turned into gold. Therefore, the Ministry will need new tax rules. Where is the gold? Did he really do it? And will he let us take any? I saw how he did it. First he picked up a chunk of lead, then he opened a can of gold paint, then he grabbed a paintbrush, and finally he painted gold all over the lead. Question Title * 9. Read the following paragraph. Which sentence below is an example of a PREMISE? (Remember that a premise is a proposition that occurs inside an argument.)"All lead is metal. All gold is metal. Therefore, all lead is gold. Anyone can see that must be true. I dare you to prove me wrong." All lead is metal. Anyone can see that must be true. Therefore, all lead is gold. I dare you to prove me wrong. Question Title * 10. "What do you think about gold? It's hard to make, and it keeps its value over time. Anything that keeps its value over time is a good thing to use for money. So gold is probably good to use for money. Except if the alchemists find a way to turn lead into gold."Which of the following is a PREMISE in the paragraph above? What do you think about gold? Gold is hard to make. Anything that keeps its value over time is a good thing to use for money. Alchemists may find a way to turn lead into gold. Done