Question 1

Syllogistic Form 1F
Given the following syllogistic form:
No P are M.

-For Syllogistic Form 1F, the mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  AAA-2. 
B)  III-3. 
C)  EEE-3. 
D)  III-2. 
E)  EEE-2.

Question 2

Given the following sorites: Some G are A.
No G are K.
All N are K.
All F are N.

No F are A.
This sorites is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Invalid because one of the middle terms is undistributed. 
B)  Invalid because a term is distributed in the conclusion but not in the premise. 
C)  Invalid because the conclusion in negative but three premises are affirmative. 
D)  Valid because no rules are broken. 
E)  Valid because a negative premise requires a negative conclusion.

Question 3

Syllogistic Form 2D
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 2D, the mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  IOI-1. 
B)  OEO-1. 
C)  OIO-1. 
D)  IOI-4. 
E)  OIO-4.

Question 4

Syllogism 4A
Given the following syllogism:
Movies are not sexy unless they have nude scenes, so Dark Interlude is sexy because it has nude scenes.
-For Syllogism 4A, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All sexy movies are movies with nude scenes. 
B)  All movies identical to Dark Interlude are movies with nude scenes. 
C)  All movies with nude scenes are sexy movies. 
D)  Some sexy movies are movies without nude scenes. 
E)  All movies identical to Dark Interlude are sexy movies.

Question 5

Syllogistic Form 4D
Given the following syllogistic form:

-For Syllogistic Form 4D, the mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  EAA-3. 
B)  AII-2. 
C)  AEE-3. 
D)  AOO-3. 
E)  AEE-2.

Question 6

Syllogism 3G
Given the following syllogism:
Your diamond is valuable, because diamonds are valuable unless they are flawed, and your diamond is not flawed.
-After translating Syllogism 3G into standard form, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some valuable stones are unflawed diamonds. 
B)  Some of your diamonds are valuable. 
C)  All unflawed diamonds are valuable stones. 
D)  No things identical to your diamond are flawed diamonds. 
E)  All things identical to your diamond are valuable stones.

Question 7

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:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Categorical Proposition 1I
Given the categorical proposition:
"Some houseboats that are leaky are not vessels that are safe dwellings."

-For Sorites 1A, the correct standard form is:

Accepted Answer

A)  
B)  
C)  
D)  
E)

Question 9

Syllogistic Form 5D
Given the following syllogistic form:
No M are P.
All S are M.

Some S are not P.
-For Syllogistic Form 5D, the mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  EAI-1. 
B)  AEI-4. 
C)  AEO-1. 
D)  EAO-4. 
E)  EAO-1.

Question 10

Syllogistic Form 4C
Given the following syllogistic form:
All P are M.
All S are M.

All S are P.
-For Syllogistic Form 4C, the mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  EEE-3 
B)  OOO-2 
C)  III-4 
D)  AAA-2 
E)  AAA-3

Question 11

Syllogistic Form 4H
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 4H, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Given the following syllogism:

This syllogism:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is invalid from only the Boolean standpoint. 
B)  Is invalid from both standpoints. 
C)  Is invalid from only the Aristotelian standpoint. 
D)  Is valid from both standpoints. 
E)  Commits the existential fallacy from only the Boolean standpoint.

Question 13

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:

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Syllogism 1G
Given the following syllogism:
Some bad judges are lawyers, since some lawyers are prejudiced magistrates, and all good judges are unprejudiced magistrates.
-For Syllogism 1G, the minor premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  No G are P. 
B)  Some L are P. 
C)  Some L are not P. 
D)  Some L are not G. 
E)  Some G are L.

Question 15

For Syllogistic Form 1G, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Syllogistic Form 4I
Given the following syllogistic form:
All M are P.

-For Syllogistic Form 4I, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise. 
B)  Invalid, illicit major. 
C)  Valid, no fallacy. 
D)  Invalid, existential fallacy. 
E)  Invalid, undistributed middle.

Question 17

Syllogistic Form 4G
Given the following syllogistic form:

-For Syllogistic Form 4G, the correct mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Syllogism 3G
Given the following syllogism:
Your diamond is valuable, because diamonds are valuable unless they are flawed, and your diamond is not flawed.
-For Syllogism 3G, the minor premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All things identical to your diamond are valuable stones. 
B)  All unflawed diamonds are things identical to your diamond. 
C)  All unflawed diamonds are valuable stones. 
D)  All things identical to your diamond are unflawed diamonds. 
E)  Some things identical to your diamond are unflawed diamonds.

Question 19

Given the following syllogism:  This syllogism:

Accepted Answer

A)  Commits the existential fallacy from the Aristotelian standpoint only. 
B)  Is valid from the Aristotelian standpoint. 
C)  Is invalid from both the Boolean and the Aristotelian standpoints. 
D)  Is valid from the Boolean standpoint. 
E)  Commits the existential fallacy from both standpoints.

Question 20

Syllogism 3F
Given the following syllogism:
Musicians are not accomplished unless they practice. Thus, Claire must not be accomplished because she never practices.
-After translating Syllogism 3F into standard form, the conclusion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All accomplished musicians are musicians who practice. 
B)  All persons identical to Claire are not accomplished musicians. 
C)  No persons identical to Claire are accomplished musicians. 
D)  No persons identical to Claire are musicians who practice. 
E)  Some persons identical to Claire are not accomplished musicians.

Exam 5: Categorical Syllogisms

Syllogistic Form 1F Given the following syllogistic form: No P are M. -For Syllogistic Form 1F, the mood and figure is:

Given the following sorites: Some G are A. No G are K. All N are K. All F are N. No F are A. This sorites is:

Syllogistic Form 2D Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 2D, the mood and figure is:

Syllogism 4A Given the following syllogism: Movies are not sexy unless they have nude scenes, so Dark Interlude is sexy because it has nude scenes. -For Syllogism 4A, the major premise is:

Syllogistic Form 4D Given the following syllogistic form: -For Syllogistic Form 4D, the mood and figure is:

Syllogism 3G Given the following syllogism: Your diamond is valuable, because diamonds are valuable unless they are flawed, and your diamond is not flawed. -After translating Syllogism 3G into standard form, the major premise is:

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:

Categorical Proposition 1I Given the categorical proposition: "Some houseboats that are leaky are not vessels that are safe dwellings." -For Sorites 1A, the correct standard form is:

Syllogistic Form 5D Given the following syllogistic form: No M are P. All S are M. Some S are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 5D, the mood and figure is:

Syllogistic Form 4C Given the following syllogistic form: All P are M. All S are M. All S are P. -For Syllogistic Form 4C, the mood and figure is:

Syllogistic Form 4H Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 4H, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Given the following syllogism: This syllogism:

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:

Syllogism 1G Given the following syllogism: Some bad judges are lawyers, since some lawyers are prejudiced magistrates, and all good judges are unprejudiced magistrates. -For Syllogism 1G, the minor premise is:

For Syllogistic Form 1G, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Syllogistic Form 4I Given the following syllogistic form: All M are P. -For Syllogistic Form 4I, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Syllogistic Form 4G Given the following syllogistic form: -For Syllogistic Form 4G, the correct mood and figure is:

Syllogism 3G Given the following syllogism: Your diamond is valuable, because diamonds are valuable unless they are flawed, and your diamond is not flawed. -For Syllogism 3G, the minor premise is:

Given the following syllogism: This syllogism:

Syllogism 3F Given the following syllogism: Musicians are not accomplished unless they practice. Thus, Claire must not be accomplished because she never practices. -After translating Syllogism 3F into standard form, the conclusion is: