Question 1

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

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

Accepted Answer

A)  EAI-3 
B)  EAO-2 
C)  IAO-2 
D)  AEO-3 
E)  AEO-2

Question 2

Syllogism 3F
Given the following syllogism:
Musicians are not accomplished unless they practice. Thus, Claire must not be accomplished because she never practices.
-For Syllogism 3F, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Syllogism 4C
Given the following syllogism:
A boy is uncontrollable unless he has good parenting. Thus, only the choirboys are controllable, since the only boys with good parenting are choirboys.
-For Syllogism 4C, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All controllable boys are boys with good parenting. 
B)  All controllable boys are choirboys. 
C)  All choirboys are controllable boys. 
D)  All boys with good parenting are choirboys. 
E)  All choirboys are boys with good parenting.

Question 4

Syllogism 3C
Given the following syllogism:
There are applicants who are not trustworthy, because whoever has a criminal record is untrustworthy, and several applicants have criminal records.
-For Syllogism 3C, the minor premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some trustworthy people are not applicants. 
B)  No people with criminal records are trustworthy people. 
C)  Several applicants have criminal records. 
D)  Some applicants are not trustworthy people. 
E)  Some applicants are people with criminal records.

Question 5

Syllogistic Form 1D
Given the following syllogistic form:
All P are M.

-For Syllogistic Form 1D, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Accepted Answer

A)  Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded, and there are no other marks. 
B)  Areas 3, 4, 5, and 6 are shaded. 
C)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X in area 4. 
D)  Areas 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 are shaded. 
E)  Areas 2, 3, 6, and 7 are shaded, and there is an X in area 5.

Question 6

Syllogism 4G
Given the following syllogism:
Only registered voters are called for jury duty, so Joann must not be a registered voter, since she was not called for jury duty.
-For Syllogism 4G, the minor premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All registered voters are persons called for jury duty. 
B)  All persons identical to Joann are not registered voters. 
C)  No persons identical to Joann are persons called for jury duty. 
D)  No persons identical to Joann are registered voters. 
E)  All persons called for jury duty are registered voters.

Question 7

Syllogistic Form 3D
Given the following syllogistic form:
All M are P.

-For Syllogistic Form 3D, the mood and figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  AII-4. 
B)  AOO-4. 
C)  AII-2. 
D)  AEE-3. 
E)  AII-3.

Question 8

Syllogistic Form 6H
Given the following syllogistic form:

-For Syllogistic Form 6H, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Invalid, drawing an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise. 
B)  Invalid, illicit minor. 
C)  Invalid, existential fallacy. 
D)  Invalid, exclusive premises. 
E)  Invalid, drawing a negative conclusion from affirmative premises.

Question 9

Syllogistic Form 3I
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some M are not P.

-For Syllogistic Form 3I, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Accepted Answer

A)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 1 and 4. 
B)  Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 1 and 2. 
C)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X in area 1. 
D)  Areas 1 and 2 are shaded, and there is an X in area 3. 
E)  Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7.

Question 10

Syllogism 2A
Given the following syllogism:
Some uncontaminated salads are healthy meals, for some appetizing foods are contaminated salads, and all unhealthy meals are unappetizing foods.
-For Syllogism 2A, the minor premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some appetizing foods are contaminated salads. 
B)  Some healthy meals are contaminated salads. 
C)  Some healthy meals are not contaminated salads. 
D)  All appetizing foods are healthy meals. 
E)  No unhealthy meals are appetizing foods.

Question 11

Given the following syllogism:

This syllogism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Valid from the Aristotelian standpoint because mammals exist. 
B)  Valid from the Boolean standpoint. 
C)  Valid from the Aristotelian standpoint because goats exist. 
D)  Invalid from the Aristotelian standpoint. 
E)  Valid from the Aristotelian standpoint because sheep exist.

Question 12

Given the following syllogism: 
All sharks are fish.

This syllogism is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Syllogism 2D
Given the following syllogism:
Some low class characters are not people with money, so some people without money are not honest souls, since no dishonest souls are high class characters.
-For Syllogism 2D, the minor premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people without money are not honest souls. 
B)  Some high class characters are not people without money. 
C)  Some people without money are not high class characters. 
D)  No high class characters are dishonest souls. 
E)  All high class characters are honest souls.

Question 14

Syllogism 2C
Given the following syllogism:
No dogs that do not love children are reliable watchdogs, since all dogs that don't bite are unreliable watchdogs, and no dogs that love children are dogs that bite.
-For Syllogism 2C, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All dogs that don't bite are dogs that love children. 
B)  All reliable watchdogs are dogs that love children. 
C)  No dogs that love children are dogs that bite. 
D)  All reliable watchdogs are dogs that bite. 
E)  All dogs that love children are reliable watchdogs.

Question 15

Syllogistic Form 4A
Given the following syllogistic form: 
-For Syllogistic Form 4A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Invalid, undistributed middle. 
B)  Invalid, illicit major. 
C)  Invalid, exclusive premises. 
D)  Valid, no fallacy. 
E)  Invalid, existential fallacy.

Question 16

Given the following enthymeme: Cathy is never happy when it rains, so Cathy must not be happy now.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Whenever Cathy is unhappy it rains. (Premise) 
B)  Whenever it rains it is not sunny. (Conclusion) 
C)  It is raining now. (Premise) 
D)  It is not sunny now. (Premise) 
E)  Cathy is always happy when it's sunny. (Conclusion)

Question 17

For Syllogistic Form 1G, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Syllogism 1D
Given the following syllogism:
All unrewarding occupations are unsatisfying jobs, because no meaningless employments are satisfying jobs and all meaningful employments are rewarding occupations.
-For Syllogism 1D, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  All satisfying jobs are rewarding occupations. 
B)  No meaningful employments are unrewarding occupations. 
C)  All meaningful employments are rewarding occupations. 
D)  All satisfying jobs are meaningful employments. 
E)  All rewarding occupations are meaningful employments.

Question 19

Syllogism 4G
Given the following syllogism:
Only registered voters are called for jury duty, so Joann must not be a registered voter, since she was not called for jury duty.
-After translating Syllogism 4G into standard form, the major premise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  No persons identical to Joann are persons called for jury duty. 
B)  All persons called for jury duty are registered voters. 
C)  No registered voters are persons called for jury duty. 
D)  All registered voters are persons called for jury duty. 
E)  All persons identical to Joann are unregistered voters.

Question 20

Sorites 1C
Given the following sorites:
All G are B.
Some S are T.
No G are K.
No T are B.

Some K are not S.
-For Sorites 1C, the first intermediate conclusion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some S are not B. 
B)  No T are G. 
C)  Some S are B. 
D)  No K are B. 
E)  Some B are not S.

Exam 5: Categorical Syllogisms

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

Syllogism 3F Given the following syllogism: Musicians are not accomplished unless they practice. Thus, Claire must not be accomplished because she never practices. -For Syllogism 3F, the major premise is:

Syllogism 4C Given the following syllogism: A boy is uncontrollable unless he has good parenting. Thus, only the choirboys are controllable, since the only boys with good parenting are choirboys. -For Syllogism 4C, the major premise is:

Syllogism 3C Given the following syllogism: There are applicants who are not trustworthy, because whoever has a criminal record is untrustworthy, and several applicants have criminal records. -For Syllogism 3C, the minor premise is:

Syllogistic Form 1D Given the following syllogistic form: All P are M. -For Syllogistic Form 1D, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Syllogism 4G Given the following syllogism: Only registered voters are called for jury duty, so Joann must not be a registered voter, since she was not called for jury duty. -For Syllogism 4G, the minor premise is:

Syllogistic Form 3D Given the following syllogistic form: All M are P. -For Syllogistic Form 3D, the mood and figure is:

Syllogistic Form 6H Given the following syllogistic form: -For Syllogistic Form 6H, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Syllogistic Form 3I Given the following syllogistic form: Some M are not P. -For Syllogistic Form 3I, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Syllogism 2A Given the following syllogism: Some uncontaminated salads are healthy meals, for some appetizing foods are contaminated salads, and all unhealthy meals are unappetizing foods. -For Syllogism 2A, the minor premise is:

Given the following syllogism: This syllogism is:

Given the following syllogism: All sharks are fish. This syllogism is:

Syllogism 2D Given the following syllogism: Some low class characters are not people with money, so some people without money are not honest souls, since no dishonest souls are high class characters. -For Syllogism 2D, the minor premise is:

Syllogism 2C Given the following syllogism: No dogs that do not love children are reliable watchdogs, since all dogs that don't bite are unreliable watchdogs, and no dogs that love children are dogs that bite. -For Syllogism 2C, the major premise is:

Syllogistic Form 4A Given the following syllogistic form: -For Syllogistic Form 4A, the answer from the Boolean standpoint is:

Given the following enthymeme: Cathy is never happy when it rains, so Cathy must not be happy now. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

For Syllogistic Form 1G, after filling in the Venn diagram,

Syllogism 1D Given the following syllogism: All unrewarding occupations are unsatisfying jobs, because no meaningless employments are satisfying jobs and all meaningful employments are rewarding occupations. -For Syllogism 1D, the major premise is:

Syllogism 4G Given the following syllogism: Only registered voters are called for jury duty, so Joann must not be a registered voter, since she was not called for jury duty. -After translating Syllogism 4G into standard form, the major premise is:

Sorites 1C Given the following sorites: All G are B. Some S are T. No G are K. No T are B. Some K are not S. -For Sorites 1C, the first intermediate conclusion is: