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?

    <p>Major Term</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>One or both premises in the antecedent are false</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Major Premise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>One or both premises in the antecedent are false</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Minor Term</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Major Term</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It may be partially or entirely false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of labeling terms in a syllogism?

    <p>To distinguish between the major, middle, and minor terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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