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Propositional Logic: Logical Arguments and Hypothetical Syllogisms

Description: Test your understanding of Propositional Logic, Logical Arguments, and Hypothetical Syllogisms.
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What is the truth value of the proposition "$p \wedge \neg p$"?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The proposition "$p \wedge \neg p$" is a contradiction, meaning it is always false.

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

  1. If it is raining, then the ground is wet.

  2. All dogs are mammals.

  3. Either it is raining or it is snowing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A hypothetical syllogism is a type of logical argument that consists of a conditional statement (the "if-then" statement) and a categorical statement (the "then" statement).

What is the converse of the proposition "If it is raining, then the ground is wet."?

  1. If the ground is wet, then it is raining.

  2. If it is not raining, then the ground is not wet.

  3. If the ground is not wet, then it is not raining.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The converse of a proposition is formed by switching the hypothesis and the conclusion.

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

  1. Either it is raining or it is snowing.

  2. If it is raining, then the ground is wet.

  3. All dogs are mammals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A disjunctive syllogism is a type of logical argument that consists of a disjunction (an "either-or" statement) and a categorical statement.

What is the contrapositive of the proposition "If it is raining, then the ground is wet."?

  1. If the ground is not wet, then it is not raining.

  2. If it is not raining, then the ground is not wet.

  3. If the ground is wet, then it is raining.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contrapositive of a proposition is formed by negating both the hypothesis and the conclusion.

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

  1. If it is raining, then the ground is wet.

  2. All dogs are mammals.

  3. Either it is raining or it is snowing.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A categorical syllogism is a type of logical argument that consists of two categorical statements (statements that make a claim about all or some members of a class).

What is the truth value of the proposition "$(p \wedge q) \rightarrow (p \vee q)$"?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proposition "$(p \wedge q) \rightarrow (p \vee q)$" is a tautology, meaning it is always true.

Which of the following is an example of a modus ponens argument?

  1. If it is raining, then the ground is wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.

  2. All dogs are mammals. Fido is a dog. Therefore, Fido is a mammal.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A modus ponens argument is a type of logical argument that consists of a conditional statement (the "if-then" statement) and a categorical statement (the "then" statement).

What is the truth value of the proposition "$p \rightarrow (q \wedge r)$"?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proposition "$p \rightarrow (q \wedge r)$" is a tautology, meaning it is always true.

Which of the following is an example of a modus tollens argument?

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

  2. All dogs are mammals. Fido is not a mammal. Therefore, Fido is not a dog.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A modus tollens argument is a type of logical argument that consists of a conditional statement (the "if-then" statement) and a categorical statement that negates the conclusion of the conditional statement.

What is the truth value of the proposition "$(p \vee q) \rightarrow (p \wedge q)$"?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The proposition "$(p \vee q) \rightarrow (p \wedge q)$" is a fallacy, meaning it is not always true.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical syllogism with a false conclusion?

  1. If it is raining, then the ground is wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.

  2. All dogs are mammals. Fido is a dog. Therefore, Fido is a mammal.

  3. If it is raining, then the ground is wet. The ground is dry. Therefore, it is not raining.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The conclusion of this syllogism is false because the ground can be dry even if it is not raining.

What is the truth value of the proposition "$((p \wedge q) \vee r) \rightarrow (p \vee (q \vee r))$"?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proposition "$((p \wedge q) \vee r) \rightarrow (p \vee (q \vee r))$" is a tautology, meaning it is always true.

Which of the following is an example of a disjunctive syllogism with a false conclusion?

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

  2. All dogs are mammals. Fido is a dog. Therefore, Fido is a mammal.

  3. Either it is raining or it is snowing. It is sunny. Therefore, it is not raining and it is not snowing.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The conclusion of this syllogism is false because it is possible for it to be sunny and raining or sunny and snowing.

What is the truth value of the proposition "$(p \rightarrow q) \rightarrow ((\neg p) \vee q)$"?

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Indeterminate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proposition "$(p \rightarrow q) \rightarrow ((\neg p) \vee q)$" is a tautology, meaning it is always true.

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