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Logic Study Guide: Chapters 6-11

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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 (correct)
The antecedent is only partially true
The consequent is false
The antecedent is necessarily true

In a syllogism, what is the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion?

Minor Premise
Middle Term (correct)
Major Term
Minor Term

What is the term for the premise that contains the minor term?

Middle Premise
Minor Premise (correct)
Major Premise
Conclusion Premise

In the syllogism, what is the term that is the predicate of the conclusion?

Major Term (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be the result of a valid syllogism with a true consequent?

One or both premises in the antecedent are false (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the premise that contains the major term?

Major Premise (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded from a false consequent in a syllogism?

One or both premises in the antecedent are false (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the subject of the conclusion in a syllogism?

Minor Term (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the predicate of the conclusion in a syllogism?

Major Term (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the antecedent in a valid syllogism?

It may be partially or entirely false (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of labeling terms in a syllogism?

To distinguish between the major, middle, and minor terms (C) Signup and view all the answers