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When "This shows" is used in an argument, what is likely being presented?

  1. An evidence keyword

  2. Conclusion

  3. Necessity

  4. Sufficient condition

The correct answer is: Conclusion

When the phrase "This shows" is used in an argument, it is likely presenting the conclusion of the argument. The phrase indicates that the following information is meant to support or lead to a specific point or claim. In this case, "This shows" is signaling that what comes after it is the main point being made in the argument. The other options, such as an evidence keyword, necessity, or sufficient condition, do not directly relate to the function of "This shows" in an argument.