Syllogism and Detachment

Syllogism and Detachment

by Priti Rao

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If I get late, then I will get tardy. If I get tardy, then I am in trouble.

Multiple Choice

                       q --> r

                        r --> s

                        s ---> t

.

                .    .  q --> t

• Valid 

  LOS

• Invalid 

  LOS

• Valid 

  LOD

• Invalid 

  LOD

Fill in the Blank

If Pete licks his paws, then he is tired.

Pete licked his paws

Multiple Choice

If Oscar hits the ball, he gets a home run.

Oscar gets a home run.

• Valid 

  LOS

• Invalid

  LOS

• Valid

  LOD

• Invalid 

  LOD

Multiple Choice

If I watch comedy, then I laugh.

If I laugh, then I get tears.

• If I watch comedy, then I laugh,

• If I laugh, then I get tears

• If I watch comedy, then I cry.

• If I watch comedy, then I get tears.

Open Ended

Write the conclusion.