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What is the origin of the word 'or' in Middle English?
What is the origin of the word 'or' in Middle English?
- Alteration of other, alteration of Old English oththe (correct)
- From Old Norse ār; akin to Old English ǣr early
- From Latin -or; Anglo-French -ur, -our, from Latin -or
- From Anglo-French, gold, from Latin aurum
What is the meaning of the word 'or' in the context of logical operators?
What is the meaning of the word 'or' in the context of logical operators?
- A logical operator that requires both inputs to be present for an output to be made
- A logical operator that requires neither input to be present for an output to be made
- A logical operator that requires the first input to be present for an output to be made
- A logical operator that requires at least one of two inputs to be present for an output to be made (correct)
What is the primary function of the word 'or' as used in logic?
What is the primary function of the word 'or' as used in logic?
- To form a complex sentence that is true only when both constituent sentences are true
- To form a complex sentence that is true when at least one of its constituent sentences is true (correct)
- To form a complex sentence that is true when none of its constituent sentences are true
- To form a complex sentence that is true when the first constituent sentence is true
What does the word 'or' mean in the phrase 'chew (someone) up and spit (him or her) out'?
What does the word 'or' mean in the phrase 'chew (someone) up and spit (him or her) out'?
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What is the meaning of 'or' in the phrase 'leave someone to his or her own devices'?
What is the meaning of 'or' in the phrase 'leave someone to his or her own devices'?
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