Propositional Logic: Logical Arguments and Disjunctive Syllogisms Online Test

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Propositional Logic: Logical Arguments and Disjunctive Syllogisms

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of propositional logic, logical arguments, and disjunctive syllogisms.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a valid logical argument?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
If the ground is wet, then it is raining.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is wet, therefore it is raining.

Which of the following is an example of a disjunctive syllogism?

Either it is raining or the sun is shining.
If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is wet, therefore it is raining.

Which of the following is a valid disjunctive syllogism?

Either it is raining or the sun is shining.
If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is wet, therefore it is raining.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of affirming the consequent?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
If the ground is wet, then it is raining.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is wet, therefore it is raining.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of denying the antecedent?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
If the ground is wet, then it is raining.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is not wet, therefore it is not raining.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical syllogism?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
If the ground is wet, then it is raining.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is wet, therefore it is raining.

Which of the following is a valid hypothetical syllogism?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
If the ground is wet, then it is raining.
It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.
The ground is wet, therefore it is raining.

Which of the following is an example of a categorical syllogism?

All men are mortal.
Socrates is a man.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Which of the following is a valid categorical syllogism?

All men are mortal.
Socrates is a man.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of the undistributed middle term?

All men are mortal.
Socrates is a man.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of the four terms?

All men are mortal.
Socrates is a man.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of the excluded middle?

Either it is raining or it is not raining.
It is raining.
Therefore, it is not raining.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of affirming the consequent?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
The ground is wet.
Therefore, it is raining.

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy of denying the antecedent?

If it is raining, then the ground is wet.
It is not raining.
Therefore, the ground is not wet.

Which of the following is an example of a valid argument?

All men are mortal.
Socrates is a man.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

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