11 Questions
What is the conclusion that can be drawn from a valid syllogism with a true consequent?
One or both premises in the antecedent are false
In a syllogism, what is the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion?
Middle Term
What is the term for the premise that contains the minor term?
Minor Premise
In the syllogism, what is the term that is the predicate of the conclusion?
Major Term
What can be the result of a valid syllogism with a true consequent?
One or both premises in the antecedent are false
What is the term for the premise that contains the major term?
Major Premise
What can be concluded from a false consequent in a syllogism?
One or both premises in the antecedent are false
What is the term for the subject of the conclusion in a syllogism?
Minor Term
What is the term for the predicate of the conclusion in a syllogism?
Major Term
What can be said about the antecedent in a valid syllogism?
It may be partially or entirely false
What is the purpose of labeling terms in a syllogism?
To distinguish between the major, middle, and minor terms
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