Unit 4 · Strengthening Arguments

Nick's Language Learning — Strengthen the Argument

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Nick wants to learn the Wiradjuri language but thinks it will take a long time. Medika says he should visit Wagga Wagga because there are plenty of Wiradjuri speakers there. Which statement best supports her advice? The trick is identifying the hidden assumption: being around speakers is useful only if speaking with them actually helps you learn.

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0:00Introduction
0:22Question
1:07Strategy
1:47Step 1: Medika's argument and the gap
2:10Step 2: Why A, B, and C fail
2:50Step 3: Why Option D wins
3:14Correct answer

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Nick wants to learn to speak the Wiradjuri language, but he thinks it will take him a long time. Medika suggests a solution: "You should spend some time in Wagga Wagga. There are plenty of people there who can speak Wiradjuri."

Which one of these statements, if true, best supports Medika's claim?

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