Statement: Should the Oakridge School canteen stop selling sugary soft drinks?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Sugary soft drinks are unhealthy for children when taken often, and a school canteen should offer healthier choices.
II. No. Students like soft drinks.
Which arguments are strong?

Only I is strongCorrect answerYour answerOnly II is strongCorrect answerYour answerEither I or II is strongCorrect answerYour answerBoth I and II are strongCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

I is strong: it gives a well-known concern about children's health that bears directly on what a school should sell.
II is weak: liking something is a preference, not a reason why a school should keep selling it.
Only I is strong.

Concept: A reason versus a preference
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Statement: Should the Oakridge School canteen stop selling sugary soft drinks?Arguments:I. Yes. Sugary soft drinks are unhealthy for children when taken often, and a school canteen should offer healthier choices.II. No. Students like soft drinks.Which arguments are strong?

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Statement: Should the Oakridge School canteen stop selling sugary soft drinks?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Sugary soft drinks are unhealthy for children when taken often, and a school canteen should offer healthier choices.
II. No. Students like soft drinks.
Which arguments are strong?