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Deductive Argument Form Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

P1 : If I eat a donut, then I’ll feel guilty, but if I eat kale, then I will want a donut.

P2 : Either I eat a donut or kale.

C : Therefore, either I feel guilty or I want a donut.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

2.

P1: If I am happy, then I smile.

P2: I am not smiling.

C: Therefore I am not happy.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

3.

P1- Either your food is spicy, or your food is mild.

P2- Your food is not spicy.

C- Therefore, your food is mild.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

4.

P1: If the Dodgers score this inning, then they will win the game.

P2: If they win the game, then they will be in first place.

C: Therefore, if the Dodgers score this inning, then they will be in first place.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

5.

P1: If you go get gas, then you can drive your car.

P2: You cannot drive your car.

C: Therefore, you cannot go get gas.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

6.

P1: If you're sick, then you must stay home.

P2: You're sick.

C: Therefore, you must stay home.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

7.

P1: If it rains, then the grass will be wet.

P2: The grass is not wet.

C: Therefore, it is not raining.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

8.

P1: If I wake up early, then I’ll have more time to get ready and if I wake up late, then I won’t have time to get ready.

P2: Either I wake up early or I wake up late.

C: Therefore, either I’ll have more time to get ready, or I won’t have time.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

9.

P1: If I lift weights, then I will gain muscle

P2: If I gain muscle, then I will be stronger

C: Therefore, if I lift weights, then I will be stronger

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

10.

P1: If my tire is full, then I can drive to work and if the tire is flat, then I cannot drive to work.

P2: Either the tire is full, or the tire is flat.

C: Therefore, either I can drive to work, or I cannot drive to work.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

11.

P1: Either you're going to the park or to the movies.

P2: You're not at the park.

C: Therefore, you're at the movies.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

12.

P1: If the food is still hot, then I will enjoy it and if the food is cold, then I will not enjoy it.

P2: Either the food is hot or the food is cold.

P3: Therefore, either I will enjoy the food or I will not enjoy the food.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

13.

P1: If Eagles are birds, then Eagles fly.

P2: Eagles are birds.

C: Therefore, eagles fly

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

14.

P1: If I play guitar, then I am a musician and if I play baseball, then I am an athlete.

P2: Either I play guitar or I play baseball.

P4: Therefore, either I am a musician or I am an athlete.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

15.

P1: Either you are the impostor or I am the impostor.

P2: I am not the impostor.

C: Therefore you are the impostor.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

16.

P1: If I get a job, then I'll have a source of income.

P2: If I have a source of income, then I will be able to buy a car.

C: Therefore, if I get a job then I will be able to buy a car.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

17.

P1: If Tori is a medical doctor, then she went to medical school.

P2: Tori never went to medical school.

C: Therefore, Tori is not a medical doctor.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

18.

P1: If you have the key to your car, then you can drive yourself home.

P2: You have the key to your car.

C: Therefore, you can drive yourself home.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

19.

P1: If today is Wednesday, then the street sweeper will clean the street.

P2: Today is Wednesday.

C: Therefore, the street sweeper will clean the street.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

20.

P1: If I cut the onion, then my eyes will water.

P2: My eyes are not watering.

C: Therefore, I did not cut the onion.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

21.

P1: If today is Thursday, then Roger will go to work.

P2: Today is Thursday.

C: Therefore, Roger will go to work.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

22.

P1: If I quit my current job, then I will have to look for a new job.

P2: If I look for a new job, then I will have to update my resume.

C: Therefore, if I quit my current job, then I will need to update my resume.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

23.

P1: Either LeBron James plays on the Heat, or he plays on the Lakers.

P2: LeBron James does not play on the Heat.

C: Therefore, LeBron James plays for the Lakers.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

24.

P1: If I sleep in an extra hour, then I miss my flight.

P2: I did not miss my flight.

C: Therefore, I did not sleep in an extra hour.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma

25.

P1: Either my phone is in my room or car.

P2: My phone is not in my room.

C: Therefore, my phone is in my car.

a)

Modus Ponens

b)

Modus Tollens

c)

Disjunctive Syllogism

d)

Chain Argument

e)

Constructive Dilemma