Question 1

The second statement in a conditional premise is known as the…

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothetical
B)   Conjunct
C)   Disjunct
D)   ConsequentE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

An argument with this form-"Either p or q. Not p. Therefore, q"-is known as…

Accepted Answer

A)   Disjunctive syllogism
B)   Hypothetical syllogism
C)   Modus tollens
D)   Dual syllogismE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

What is reductio ad absurdum? How is it used to prove that a statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Reductio ad absurdum is a form of argume...

Question 4

A premise with an "if-then" structure is known as a(n) …

Accepted Answer

A)   Consequent
B)   Conditional
C)   Syllogism
D)   DisjunctionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Deductive Argument Patterns

An argument with this form-"Either p or q. Not p. Therefore, q"-is known as…