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The complex argument had a number of __________ upon which it was based.
A. assumptions
B. conjectures
C. derivatives
D. presuppositions
E. premises
Correct Answer: E
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The argument is said to be complex, but nothing in the sentence should lead you to think that it is an incorrect argument; therefore, the words "assumptions," "presuppositions," and (especially) "conjectures" all convey more than is necessaryfor completing the sentence. Strictly speaking, the "premises" of an argument are the statements upon which it is based. Since the sentence only implies that there are many such foundational statements, the best option here is "premises."
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