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Syllogistic Form 1F Given the following syllogistic form: No P are M.  No S are M No S are P\frac{\text { No } S \text { are } \mathrm{M}}{\text { No } S \text { are } P \text {. }} -For Syllogistic Form 1F, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:


A) Invalid, exclusive premises.
B) Invalid, illicit major.
C) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from negative premises.
D) Valid, no fallacy.
E) Invalid, illicit minor.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Syllogistic Form 4G Given the following syllogistic form: No M are P.  All M are S Some S are not P\frac{\text { All } \mathrm{M} \text { are } \mathrm{S} \text {. }}{\text { Some } \mathrm{S} \text { are not } \mathrm{P} \text {. }} -For Syllogistic Form 4G, the correct mood and figure is:


A) EAO-1
B) EAO-2
C) AEO-2
D) EAO-3
E) OAE-4

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Syllogistic Form 2D Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. Some S are M.   Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 2D, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:


A) Valid, no fallacy.
B) Invalid, illicit minor.
C) invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from affirmative premises.
D) Invalid, illicit major.
E) Invalid, undistributed middle.

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Syllogistic Form 4I Given the following syllogistic form: All M are P.  Some M are S .  Some S are not P . \frac{\text { Some M are S . }}{\text { Some S are not P . }} -For Syllogistic Form 4I, the mood and figure is:


A) IAO-1
B) EIO-1
C) AOI-3
D) AIO-2
E) AIO-3

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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Syllogistic Form 3A Given the following syllogistic form: No P are MM . All Mare S. No S are P.\overline{\text{No S are \(P\) .}} -For Syllogistic Form 3A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:


A) Invalid, existential fallacy.
B) Invalid, exclusive premises.
C) Valid, no fallacy.
D) Invalid, illicit minor.
E) Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from an affirmative premise.

F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

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Syllogism 3A Given the following syllogism: Jack can't be a mechanic because every mechanic owns tools, and Jack does not own any tools. -After translating Syllogism 3A into standard form, the conclusion is:


A) All people identical to Jack are not mechanics.
B) No people identical to Jack are mechanics.
C) All mechanics are people who own tools.
D) No people identical to Jack are people who own tools.
E) All people identical to Jack are not people who own tools.

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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Syllogistic Form 6C Given the following syllogistic form: No M are P. Some M are not S.   Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 6C, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:


A) Invalid, exclusive premises.
B) Invalid, illicit major.
C) Invalid, existential fallacy.
D) Invalid, illicit minor.
E) Valid, no fallacy.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Sorites 1A Given the following sorites: Some N are FF . All K\mathrm { K } are R\mathrm { R } . All T\mathrm { T } are K\mathrm { K } . No F\mathrm { F } are R\mathrm { R } . Some N are not T\overline{\text{Some N are not T}} . -For Sorites 1A, the correct answer is:


A) Uncogent.
B) Invalid.
C) Cogent.
D) Valid.
E) Strong.

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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Syllogistic Form 1A Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. No S are M.   Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 1A, after filling in the Venn diagram, Syllogistic Form 1A Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. No S are M.    Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 1A, after filling in the Venn diagram,   A)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 1 and 4. B)  Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 1 and 2. C)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X in area 1. D)  Areas 1 and 2 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3. E)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7.


A) Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 1 and 4.
B) Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 1 and 2.
C) Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X in area 1.
D) Areas 1 and 2 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3.
E) Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Syllogistic Form 3A Given the following syllogistic form: No P are MM . All Mare S. No S are P.\overline{\text{No S are \(P\) .}} -For Syllogistic Form 3A, after filling in the Venn diagram,  Syllogistic Form 3A Given the following syllogistic form: No P are  M . All Mare S.  \overline{\text{No S are  <span class=PP .}} -For Syllogistic Form 3A, after filling in the Venn diagram, A) Areas 1, 4, 6 and 7 are shaded. B) Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded. C) Areas 1, 3, and 4 are shaded. D) Areas 3 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 2. E) Areas 1, 2, 6, and 7 are shaded. " class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >


A) Areas 1, 4, 6 and 7 are shaded.
B) Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded.
C) Areas 1, 3, and 4 are shaded.
D) Areas 3 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 2.
E) Areas 1, 2, 6, and 7 are shaded.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Syllogistic Form 1H Given the following syllogistic form: No M\mathrm { M } are P\mathrm { P } . No M are P.  Some S are not P.\frac{\text {No M are P. }}{\text { Some S are not P.}} -For Syllogistic Form 1H, the mood and figure is:


A) EOO-3
B) EOO-2
C) AOO-3
D) AII-4
E) IOO-1

F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Given the following enthymeme: Nuclear power does not cause global warming, so it must be good. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:


A) Nuclear power is less efficient than hydroelectric power. (Premise)
B) Nuclear power produces a great deal of radioactive waste. (Premise)
C) Any kind of power that does not cause global warming is good. (Premise)
D) Nuclear power is good. (Conclusion)
E) Global warming can possibly be corrected through nuclear power. (Conclusion)

F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Syllogism 4F Given the following syllogism: Only those students who were invited are going to the party. Hence, since a few freshmen were not invited, there are freshmen who are not going to the party. -After translating Syllogism 4F into standard form, the conclusion is:


A) All students going to the party are students who were invited.
B) Some freshmen are not students who were invited.
C) All students who were invited are students going to the party.
D) Some freshmen are not students going to the party.
E) Some freshmen are students who were invited.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Syllogism 2F Given the following syllogism: Some unfriendly companions are individuals with a sense of humor, for all individuals without a sense of humor are people hard to get along with, and some friendly companions are people easy to get along with. -After reducing the number of terms in Syllogism 2F, the conclusion is:


A) Some individuals with a sense of humor are not friendly companions.
B) Some individuals with a sense of humor are friendly companions.
C) Some friendly companions are people easy to get along with.
D) Some friendly companions are not individuals with a sense of humor.
E) All people easy to get along with are individuals with a sense of humor.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Syllogism 2I Given the following syllogism: Some factually incorrect accounts are interesting novels, for some inspired stories are factually correct accounts, and all boring novels are uninspired stories. -For Syllogism 2I, the minor premise is:


A) Some inspired stories are factually correct accounts.
B) Some interesting novels are factually correct accounts.
C) Some interesting novels are not factually correct accounts.
D) No boring novels are inspired stories.
E) All inspired stories are interesting novels.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Sorites 1D Given the following sorites: Some S are R. No B are S. All R are H. All M are B.   Some H are not M. -For Sorites 1D, the first intermediate conclusion is:


A) Some S are H.
B) Some R are not S.
C) All M are S.
D) No M are S.
E) Some R are not M.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Syllogism 1A Given the following syllogism: No untalented bards are compelling writers, so some uncompelling writers are not uninspired poets, for some inspired poets are talented bards. -For Syllogism 1A, the minor premise is:


A) All compelling writers are talented bards.
B) Some inspired poets are talented bards.
C) Some inspired poets are not compelling writers.
D) Some compelling writers are not inspired poets.
E) Some inspired poets are not talented bards.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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Syllogistic Form 6I Given the following syllogistic form: Some P are M.  Some S are M .  Some S are P . \frac{\text { Some S are M . }}{\text { Some S are P . }} -For Syllogistic Form 6I, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:


A) Invalid, illicit major.
B) Invalid, undistributed middle.
C) Invalid, exclusive premises.
D) Valid, no fallacy.
E) Invalid, existential fallacy.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Syllogistic Form 2E Given the following syllogistic form: All P are M.  No M are S Some S are not P\frac{\text { No } \mathrm{M} \text { are } \mathrm{S} \text {. }}{\text { Some } S \text { are not } P \text {. }} -For Syllogistic Form 2E, after filling in the Venn diagram,  Syllogistic Form 2E Given the following syllogistic form: All P are M.  \frac{\text { No } \mathrm{M} \text { are } \mathrm{S} \text {. }}{\text { Some } S \text { are not } P \text {. }}  -For Syllogistic Form 2E, after filling in the Venn diagram,   A)  Areas 1, 4, 6, and 7 are shaded. B)  Areas 1, 3, and 4 are shaded. C)  Areas 1, 4, 6, and 7 are shaded.. D)  Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded, and there is an X in area 5. E)  Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded, and there are no other marks.


A) Areas 1, 4, 6, and 7 are shaded.
B) Areas 1, 3, and 4 are shaded.
C) Areas 1, 4, 6, and 7 are shaded..
D) Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded, and there is an X in area 5.
E) Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded, and there are no other marks.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Syllogistic Form 1C Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. All M are S.   Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 1C, after filling in the Venn diagram, Syllogistic Form 1C Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. All M are S.    Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 1C, after filling in the Venn diagram,   A)  Areas 1, 2, and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3. B)  Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 2 and 3. C)  Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3. D)  Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 2. E)  Areas 6 and 7 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 2 and 3.


A) Areas 1, 2, and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3.
B) Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 2 and 3.
C) Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3.
D) Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X in area 2.
E) Areas 6 and 7 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 2 and 3.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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