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Predicate Logic and Astronomy

Description: Predicate Logic and Astronomy Quiz
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Which of the following is a predicate in the statement "The sun is a star"?

  1. The sun

  2. A star

  3. Is


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A predicate is a property or relation that is asserted about a subject. In this case, the predicate is "A star", which is a property of the subject "The sun".

Which of the following is a term in the statement "All planets revolve around the sun"?

  1. All planets

  2. Revolve

  3. The sun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A term is a word or phrase that refers to an object, property, or relation. In this case, the term "All planets" refers to the objects that are being discussed.

Which of the following is a proposition in the statement "The moon is made of cheese"?

  1. The moon

  2. Made of cheese

  3. Is


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A proposition is a statement that is either true or false. In this case, the proposition is "The moon is made of cheese", which is false.

Which of the following is a universal quantification in the statement "All stars are hot"?

  1. All stars

  2. Hot

  3. Are


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A universal quantification is a statement that asserts that something is true for all members of a class. In this case, the universal quantification is "All stars", which means that the statement is true for all stars.

Which of the following is an existential quantification in the statement "There is a planet that has life"?

  1. There is

  2. A planet

  3. That has life


Correct Option:
Explanation:

An existential quantification is a statement that asserts that something exists. In this case, the existential quantification is "There is a planet", which means that there exists at least one planet.

Which of the following is a negation in the statement "It is not true that the Earth is flat"?

  1. It is not true

  2. That the Earth is flat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A negation is a statement that denies the truth of another statement. In this case, the negation is "It is not true", which denies the truth of the statement "The Earth is flat".

Which of the following is a conjunction in the statement "The sun is a star and the Earth is a planet"?

  1. The sun is a star

  2. The Earth is a planet

  3. And


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A conjunction is a statement that connects two or more statements together. In this case, the conjunction is "And", which connects the statements "The sun is a star" and "The Earth is a planet".

Which of the following is a disjunction in the statement "Either the sun is a star or the Earth is a planet"?

  1. Either

  2. The sun is a star

  3. The Earth is a planet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A disjunction is a statement that asserts that at least one of two or more statements is true. In this case, the disjunction is "Either", which means that either the statement "The sun is a star" or the statement "The Earth is a planet" is true.

Which of the following is a conditional statement in the statement "If the sun is a star, then the Earth is a planet"?

  1. If

  2. The sun is a star

  3. Then the Earth is a planet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A conditional statement is a statement that asserts that if one statement is true, then another statement is also true. In this case, the conditional statement is "If", which means that if the statement "The sun is a star" is true, then the statement "The Earth is a planet" is also true.

Which of the following is a biconditional statement in the statement "The sun is a star if and only if the Earth is a planet"?

  1. If

  2. The sun is a star

  3. The Earth is a planet


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A biconditional statement is a statement that asserts that two statements are equivalent, meaning that they are both true or both false. In this case, the biconditional statement is "If and only if", which means that the statement "The sun is a star" is true if and only if the statement "The Earth is a planet" is true.

Which of the following is a syllogism in the following argument: "All stars are hot. The sun is a star. Therefore, the sun is hot."?

  1. All stars are hot.

  2. The sun is a star.

  3. Therefore, the sun is hot.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A syllogism is a logical argument that consists of two premises and a conclusion. In this case, the premises are "All stars are hot." and "The sun is a star.", and the conclusion is "Therefore, the sun is hot."

Which of the following is a fallacy in the following argument: "All dogs are mammals. All mammals are animals. Therefore, all dogs are animals."?

  1. All dogs are mammals.

  2. All mammals are animals.

  3. Therefore, all dogs are animals.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fallacy is a logical argument that is invalid, meaning that the conclusion does not follow from the premises. In this case, the fallacy is "All dogs are mammals.", because the premise "All mammals are animals" does not imply that all dogs are animals.

Which of the following is a valid argument in the following argument: "If the sun is a star, then the Earth is a planet. The sun is a star. Therefore, the Earth is a planet."?

  1. If the sun is a star, then the Earth is a planet.

  2. The sun is a star.

  3. Therefore, the Earth is a planet.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A valid argument is a logical argument in which the conclusion follows from the premises. In this case, the argument is valid because the premise "If the sun is a star, then the Earth is a planet." and the premise "The sun is a star." imply the conclusion "Therefore, the Earth is a planet."

Which of the following is an invalid argument in the following argument: "All stars are hot. The sun is hot. Therefore, the sun is a star."?

  1. All stars are hot.

  2. The sun is hot.

  3. Therefore, the sun is a star.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An invalid argument is a logical argument in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises. In this case, the argument is invalid because the premise "All stars are hot." and the premise "The sun is hot." do not imply the conclusion "Therefore, the sun is a star."

Which of the following is a sound argument in the following argument: "All stars are hot. The sun is a star. Therefore, the sun is hot."?

  1. All stars are hot.

  2. The sun is a star.

  3. Therefore, the sun is hot.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sound argument is a logical argument that is both valid and has true premises. In this case, the argument is sound because the premise "All stars are hot." is true, the premise "The sun is a star." is true, and the conclusion "Therefore, the sun is hot." follows from the premises.

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