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Which of these is an example of a non sequitur?

AHe likes to read, so I'm sure he'll enjoy surfing.
BIf you like steak and potatoes, you will like this stew.
CIf you like driving fast, you will like this car.
DHe likes fish, so I think he will like sushi.

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AHe likes to read, so I'm sure he'll enjoy surfing. is the perfect example of a non-sequitur.

Reading and surfing have no connections. (:

Answer;

A. He likes to read, so I'm sure he'll enjoy surfing.


Explanation;

A non sequitur is a statement that does not follow logically from what preceded it.

An example of a non sequitur is; He likes to read, so I'm sure he'll enjoy surfing.

A formal fallacy will have a non sequitur as its conclusion.

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