For the following argument, choose the the best candidate for an implicit premise given the premises and conclusion provided. Your aim is to make the argument valid or forceful. P1) _ P2) Charlie is a bird. C) Probably, Charlie can fly.
A) Unless a bird is flightless, it can fly.
B) All birds can fly.
C) Most birds can fly.
D) Some birds can fly.

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The best implicit premise to make the argument valid is that most birds can fly, which supports the conclusion that Charlie, being a bird, probably can fly. This accounts for exceptions like flightless birds without assuming all birds can fly.

For the Following Argument, Choose the The Best Candidate for an Implicit