"Either I play ball, or I keep my new shoes clean.I can't resist playing ball, so I guess my new shoes will be getting dirty."
How should we label this argument?
A)an invalid argument that contains extraneous material
B)denying the antecedent
C)modus tollens
D)disjunctive syllogism

Question

"Either I play ball, or I keep my new shoes clean.I can't resist playing ball, so I guess my new shoes will be getting dirty."
 How should we label this argument?
A)an invalid argument that contains extraneous material
B)denying the antecedent
C)modus tollens
D)disjunctive syllogism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This argument is a disjunctive syllogism because it presents two options (playing ball or keeping new shoes clean), eliminates one option (cannot resist playing ball), and concludes with the remaining option (new shoes will get dirty).

"Either I Play Ball, or I Keep My New Shoes