Question

Statement: Should all college students be required to complete a mandatory internship before graduation? Argument I: No, students in some fields may find it very hard to secure a relevant internship, which could delay their graduation. Argument II: Yes, it gives students practical work experience that improves their employability.

• A. Only argument I is strong
• B. Only argument II is strong
• C. Both arguments are strong
• D. Neither argument is strong

Hint:

Weigh whether each argument raises a genuine, practical consideration tied directly to the mandatory-internship question.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Apply the relevance-plus-realism checklist to both arguments regarding mandatory internships.
Step 2: Argument I - relevant, since it addresses a direct consequence of making internships mandatory; realistic, since uneven availability of internships across different fields is a genuine, practical obstacle that could delay graduation. It passes.
Step 3: Argument II - relevant, since it addresses the direct intended benefit of the mandatory policy; realistic, since improved employability from practical experience is a real and substantial gain colleges care about. It also passes.
Step 4: Both arguments raise genuine, policy-relevant considerations that clear the checklist.
Correct option: (3) Both arguments are strong.