Logic Test 6

Question 1

Immediate Inference:

Answer 1

A statement that can be inferred directly from another statement.

Question 2

Converse:

Answer 2

A statement that reverses the subject and the predicate. It is only valid for E and I statements.

Question 3

Obverse:

Answer 3

A statement of the opposite quality with a negated predicate.

Question 4

Compliment

Answer 4

The set of all terms not included in the given term.

Question 5

Contrapositive:

Answer 5

A statement that reverses and negates both the subject and the predicate of the original. It is only valid for A and O statements.

Question 6

True/False: Use immediate inferences to translate arguments with complementary terms into standard form syllogisms for analysis.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True/False: Singular statements are best translated as universals.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True/False: Indefinite statements may be translated as universals or particulars, depending on the statements meaning.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True/False: Hypothetical statements should be translated as universals.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Inclusive:

Answer 10

A word, often a relative pronoun or adverb, that refers to a broad range of things or times.

Question 11

Exclusives:

Answer 11

A word that sets boundaries, referring only to a limited class of things.