1.
Choose from the options if the given argument is strong or Weak for the statement below.

Should the US government welfare program exchange the current system of food stamps, which act like cash, for a list of approved foods?

Argument:
No - such a change would seriously undermine poor people's sense of personal responsibility and autonomy.
2.
Choose from the options if the given argument is strong or Weak for the statement below.

Should the US government welfare program exchange the current system of food stamps, which act like cash, for a list of approved foods?

Argument:
No - such a change would no longer enable poor people to purchase tobacco, alcohol, or fast food.
3.
Choose from the options if the given argument is strong or Weak for the statement below.

Should the US government welfare program exchange the current system of food stamps, which act like cash, for a list of approved foods?

Argument:
No. While fraudulent schemes using food stamps are well known and can therefore be prevented, the fraudulent schemes that undoubtedly will be used with a list of approved foods are unknown and therefore cannot be prevented.
4.
Choose from the options if the given argument is Strong or Weak for the statement below.

When grading tests, should teachers consider that some of their students have native-born parents and other students have immigrant parents?

Argument:
Yes, because most students with immigrant parents are bilingual, and thus have better cognitive skills.
5.
Choose from the options if the given argument is strong or Weak for the statement below.

Should the US government welfare program exchange the current system of food stamps, which act like cash, for a list of approved foods?

Argument:
Yes - recipients would eat healthier food and the government would save money in health care for its poorest people.
6.
Choose from the options if the given argument is Strong or Weak for the statement below.

When grading tests, should teachers consider that some of their students have native-born parents and other students have immigrant parents?

Argument:
No. Although some teachers may be sympathetic to students from immigrant families with financial difficulties, their grading should reflect the students
7.
Choose from the options if the given argument is Strong or Weak for the statement below.

When grading tests, should teachers consider that some of their students have native-born parents and other students have immigrant parents?

Arguments:
Yes, because native-born parents can often afford to give their children private tuition.
8.
Choose from the options if the given conclusion follows or not for the statement below.

Emma had a prestigious job with a generous salary, a warm relationship with her husband, and close friends, yet in general, she was unhappy. Then, Emma saw a notice for volunteers in a research study on compassion and happiness. Emma participated in the study, in which participants received a sum of money to spend on others. At the end of the study, Emma felt happier.

Conclusion:
The research study suggests that giving to others, more than financial security and satisfying relationships, brings happiness to people.
9.
Choose from the options if the given conclusion follows or not for the statement below.

Emma had a prestigious job with a generous salary, a warm relationship with her husband, and close friends, yet in general, she was unhappy. Then, Emma saw a notice for volunteers in a research study on compassion and happiness. Emma participated in the study, in which participants received a sum of money to spend on others. At the end of the study, Emma felt happier.

Conclusion:
Emma's mood improved because others now had money too, like her
10.
Choose from the options if the given conclusion follows or not for the statement below.

Emma had a prestigious job with a generous salary, a warm relationship with her husband, and close friends, yet in general, she was unhappy. Then, Emma saw a notice for volunteers in a research study on compassion and happiness. Emma participated in the study, in which participants received a sum of money to spend on others. At the end of the study, Emma felt happier.

Conclusion:
Without the participation in the research study, Emma