Tobacco smoke is a much deadlier carcinogen and triggers a broader variety of cancers than previously believed. A new study provides definitive evidence that secondhand smoke increases the risk of those exposed by 20%. Also, the study firmly links smoking to stomach, liver, cervical, and kidney cancer, as well as to myeloid leukemia. Such links were previously suspected but not proved. Thomas Maugh II, "Smoking Goes from Bad to Worse"
A) Argument; conclusion: The study firmly links ... myeloid leukemia.
B) Argument; conclusion: Such links were previously suspected but not proved.
C) Argument; conclusion: Tobacco smoke is a much deadlier ... believed.
D) Argument; conclusion: A new study provides ... those exposed by 20%.
E) Nonargument.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement clearly presents an argument about the dangers of tobacco smoke and concludes that it is deadlier than previously believed.

Answer: A 
 This statement also presents an argument and concludes that the study provides definitive evidence of a link between smoking and myeloid leukemia.

Answer: B 
 This statement is part of the argument presented in statement A and supports the idea that these links were previously suspected but not confirmed.

Answer: D 
 This statement presents an argument that the new study provides evidence that secondhand smoke increases the risk of cancer by 20% for those exposed.

Answer: E 
 This statement is not presenting an argument or a conclusion, but rather providing information about the author of the article.

Tobacco Smoke Is a Much Deadlier Carcinogen and Triggers a Broader