Which of the following best describes deductive reasoning?

B) Starting with a general statement and reaching a specific conclusion.

A) Drawing a general conclusion from specific examples.

C) Making a guess based on incomplete information.

D) Observing patterns to form a hypothesis.

Identify the deductive argument from the options below.

B) All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

A) All birds can fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins can fly.

C) Some cats are black. All black animals are nocturnal. Therefore, some cats are nocturnal.

D) All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red. Therefore, some roses are red.

What is the main characteristic of a deductive argument?

B) It provides a guaranteed conclusion if the premises are true.

C) It relies on observation and experimentation.

D) It is always based on a hypothesis.

Which sentence uses deductive reasoning?

A) If it rains, the ground will be wet. It is raining, so the ground is wet.

B) The sun rises in the east. Therefore, it will rise in the east tomorrow.

C) I have seen many swans, and they are all white. Therefore, all swans are white.

D) The cake is sweet. Therefore, it must contain sugar.

In literature, how can deductive reasoning be used to analyze a text?

D) By understanding the author's intent through specific textual evidence.

A) By identifying themes through repeated imagery.

B) By drawing conclusions from the author's general statements about characters.

C) By predicting the plot based on the first chapter.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using deductive reasoning, which of the following completes the statement to form a valid conclusion?
If it is snowing heavily, then school will be canceled.
If school is canceled, the big test will not be given today.
It is snowing heavily, then...

Look out for the snowplows while driving to school.

The big test will not be given today.

The roads will be hard to drive on.

You should call the school to see if school is canceled.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

If the neighbors complain, then the stereo will be loud.

If the stereo is on, then the neighbors will complain.

If the stereo is volume is loud, then the stereo is on.

If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.
If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.

If it is a beautiful day, then the sun is shining.

If the sun is shining, then we will go on a picnic.

If we go on a picnic, then the sun is shining.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.
If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

If Chris goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.

If Todd goes to the movies, then Chris will go to the movies.

If Sarah goes to the movies, then Chris will go to the movies.

If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This type of reasoning starts with a general idea and leads to specific conclusions.

Inductive

Deductive

Abductive

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All dolphins are mammals. All mammals have kidneys. All dolphins have kidneys.

Inductive

Deductive

Abductive

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Cacti are plants, and all plants perform photosynthesis. Therefore, cacti perform photosynthesis.

Inductive

Deductive

Abductive

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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Deductive

Using deductive reasoning, which of the following completes the statement to form a valid conclusion?
If it is snowing heavily, then school will be canceled.
If school is canceled, the big test will not be given today.
It is snowing heavily, then...

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.
If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.
If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

This type of reasoning starts with a general idea and leads to specific conclusions.

All dolphins are mammals. All mammals have kidneys. All dolphins have kidneys.

Cacti are plants, and all plants perform photosynthesis. Therefore, cacti perform photosynthesis.

Seeing a pattern then drawing a conclusion.

Is always correct.

There are (a) types of reasoning. (b) - uses specific statements to form a general conclusion. (c) - uses broad statements to make a specific conclusion. (d) - uses an event (usually a problem) and a piece of evidence to draw a conclusion.

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Deductive

Using deductive reasoning, which of the following completes the statement to form a valid conclusion?If it is snowing heavily, then school will be canceled.If school is canceled, the big test will not be given today.It is snowing heavily, then...

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud. If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day. If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies. If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

This type of reasoning starts with a general idea and leads to specific conclusions.

All dolphins are mammals. All mammals have kidneys. All dolphins have kidneys.

Cacti are plants, and all plants perform photosynthesis. Therefore, cacti perform photosynthesis.

Seeing a pattern then drawing a conclusion.

Is always correct.

There are​ (a) types of reasoning. ​ (b) - uses specific statements to form a general conclusion. ​ (c) - uses broad statements to make a specific conclusion. ​ (d) - uses an event (usually a problem) and a piece of evidence to draw a conclusion.

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Using deductive reasoning, which of the following completes the statement to form a valid conclusion?
If it is snowing heavily, then school will be canceled.
If school is canceled, the big test will not be given today.
It is snowing heavily, then...

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.
If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.
If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.

There are (a) types of reasoning. (b) - uses specific statements to form a general conclusion. (c) - uses broad statements to make a specific conclusion. (d) - uses an event (usually a problem) and a piece of evidence to draw a conclusion.