Let's put the longer exercise below in standard argument form:

Exercise

(1) We shouldn't buy that new building set for Jimmy because (2)  he hasn't learned to take care of the toys he already has. (3) Just  yesterday  he shoved all his toys into the closet or kicked them under his bed. (4)  Besides, I don't think he's old enough yet for that set. (5) The box says it's for 8 to 10-year-olds, and Jimmy is only 4.

Conclusion:

Reasons:

Check:

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