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Q11
What does "Valid Argument" mean?
  • A If premises true, conclusion must be true
  • B The conclusion is probably true
  • C The premises are interesting
  • D The argument is persuasive
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A valid argument is one where if the premises are true, then the conclusion must be true.
Q12
Define "Sound Argument".
  • A Valid argument with true premises
  • B Popular argument
  • C Complex argument
  • D Emotional argument
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A sound argument is a valid argument that has true premises.
Q13
What is "Counterexample"?
  • A Example that contradicts a theory
  • B Supporting evidence
  • C Statistical average
  • D Axiomatic statement
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A counterexample is an example that contradicts or opposes a theory or proposition.
Q14
Define "Logical Equivalence".
  • A Same truth value in all scenarios
  • B Similar sounding statements
  • C Opposite meanings
  • D Emotional equivalence
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Logical equivalence occurs when two statements always have the same truth value in every possible scenario.
Q15
What does "Contradiction" mean in logic?
  • A Statement false in every interpretation
  • B Statement true in some interpretations
  • C Interesting statement
  • D Complex statement
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A contradiction is a statement that is false in every possible interpretation, regardless of the truth values of its components.
Q16
Define "Tautology".
  • A Statement true in every interpretation
  • B Statement false in every interpretation
  • C Debatable statement
  • D Simple statement
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A tautology is a statement that is true in every possible interpretation, regardless of the truth values of its components.
Q17
What is "Categorical Proposition"?
  • A Asserts relationship between categories
  • B Mathematical equation
  • C Statistical analysis
  • D Emotional appeal
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A categorical proposition is a proposition that asserts or denies that all or some of the members of one category are included in another.
Q18
Define "Hypothetical Syllogism".
  • A Syllogism with conditional premises
  • B Simple syllogism
  • C Mathematical proof
  • D Statistical inference
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A hypothetical syllogism is a syllogism that has a conditional statement for one or both of its premises.
Q19
What does "Modal Logic" study?
  • A Deals with possibility and necessity
  • B Studies emotions
  • C Analyzes language structure
  • D Computes statistics
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Modal logic is a type of formal logic that deals with modalities such as possibility, necessity, and contingency.
Q20
Define "Argument Form".
  • A Logical structure abstracted from content
  • B Specific argument example
  • C Emotional appeal pattern
  • D Statistical model
Answer: Option A
Explanation: An argument form is the logical structure of an argument, abstracted from its specific content.
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