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Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Boe, Mia, Lucas, and Nina went to the local restaurant where they each ordered a different meal. The diners ate pizza, ice cream, pasta, and bread. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lucas is allergic to cheese. Boe is lactose intolerant. Nina likes meat with cheese. When Mia goes to Boe's house she can't have her favorite food. Boe likes to twirl his food.

Who ate what?

Your Answer: Boe ate pasta, Lucas ate bread, Mia ate ice cream, and Nina ate pizza.

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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) My son Alex must have come home from college while we were on vacation. (2) All of the lights were left on and (3) the back door was left unlocked. (4) Also, Alex loves his mother's casserole and it is missing from the fridge. (5) Nobody but Alex would have left the lights on, the door unlocked, and eaten the casserole.

Your Answer:

3.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion, from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage:

Even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be conceived. For, when he hears of this, he understands it. And whatever is understood, exists in the understanding. And assuredly that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, cannot exist in the understanding alone. For, suppose it exists in the understanding alone: then it can be conceived to exist in reality; which is greater. Therefore, if that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, exists in the understanding alone, the very being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, is one, than which a greater can be conceived. But obviously this is impossible. Hence, there is no doubt that there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality. God cannot be conceived not to exist-God is that, than which nothing greater can be conceived. That which can be conceived not to exist is not God. Statement: "There exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality."
Your Answer: Conclusion

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Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) If I like Dr. Wood, then you will like her. (2) I love her and (3) so I know you will too!

Your Answer:

Correct Answer:

See Diagramming Arguments.

5.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Ryan, Jake, Emma, and Rachel looked forward to knowing who their teachers would be for the new school year. The teachers are Mr. Smith, Ms. M, Mr. Mill, and Ms. Baxter. 1. Ryan takes the bus with the girl who has Mr.Smith. 2. The person with the longest name has the teacher with the longest name. 3. Jake has a longer name than his teacher. Who has which teacher?
Your Answer: Ryan has Mr. Mill, Jake has Ms. M, Emma has Mr. Smith, and Rachel has Ms. Baxter.

6.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Anna, Mia, Melanie, Nina, Lucas, Boe, and Alex are discussing their favorite foods. The foods they are discussing are pepperoni pizza, fries, waffles, salad, pasta, fried chicken, burgers, and steak. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Anna, Lucas, Boe, and Alex are lactose intolerant. Nina and Melanie are vegetarians. Nina, Mia and Anna do not like anything fried. Alex's favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Boe and Mia do not like lettuce. Lucas, Boe, and Alex do not like vegetables.

Whose favorite food is fries?

Your Answer: Melanie

7.

Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) The logic project is due on Monday. (2) Since I can't finish today, nor Friday, and (3) I won't finish it tomorrow, nor Sunday, (4) I won't turn it in until Monday.

Your Answer:

8.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: Even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be conceived. For, when he hears of this, he understands it. And whatever is understood, exists in the understanding. And assuredly that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, cannot exist in the understanding alone. For, suppose it exists in the understanding alone: then it can be conceived to exist in reality; which is greater. Therefore, if that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, exists in the understanding alone, the very being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, is one, than which a greater can be conceived. But obviously this is impossible. Hence, there is no doubt that there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality. God cannot be conceived not to exist-God is that, than which nothing greater can be conceived. That which can be conceived not to exist is not God. Statement: "Even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be

conceived."
Your Answer: Premise

9.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: Even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be conceived. For, when he hears of this, he understands it. And whatever is understood, exists in the understanding. And assuredly that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, cannot exist in the understanding alone. For, suppose it exists in the understanding alone: then it can be conceived to exist in reality; which is greater. Therefore, if that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, exists in the understanding alone, the very being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, is one, than which a greater can be conceived. But obviously this is impossible. Hence, there is no doubt that there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality. God cannot be conceived not to exist-God is that, than which nothing greater can be conceived. That which can be conceived not to exist is not God. Statement: "God is that, than which nothing greater can be conceived."
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

10.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Anna, Mia, Melanie, Nina, Lucas, Boe, and Alex are discussing their favorite foods. The foods they are discussing are pepperoni pizza, fries, waffles, salad, pasta, fried chicken, burgers, and steak. 1. Anna, Lucas, Boe, and Alex are lactose intolerant.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Nina and Melanie are vegetarians. Nina, Mia and Anna do not like anything fried. Alex's favorite meal of the day is breakfast. Boe and Mia do not like lettuce. Lucas, Boe, and Alex do not like vegetables.

Whose favorite food is waffles?

Your Answer: Alex

11.

Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) I didn't hear my alarm go off and so I missed the test. (2) Clearly, it was not my fault for missing the test. (3) If I am punished for something which isn't my fault, then that would be unfair. (4) If you give me a make-up exam, then I won't be punished. (5) Therefore, you should give me a make-up exam.

Your Answer:

12.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Lucas, Alex, Nina, Mia, and Anna are discussing their college majors of philosophy, biology, sociology, physics, and history. 1. 2. 3. 4. Nina, Mia, and Anna disliked logic. Alex, Nina, and Anna did not do well in science classes. Lucas likes dissecting in the lab. Nina loves the Enlightenment.

Who majored in sociology?

Your Answer: Mia Correct Answer: Anna See Problems in Reasoning.

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage.

Passage: Even the fool is convinced that something exists in the understanding, at least, than which nothing greater can be conceived. For, when he hears of this, he understands it. And whatever is understood, exists in the understanding. And assuredly that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, cannot exist in the understanding alone. For, suppose it exists in the understanding alone: then it can be conceived to exist in reality; which is greater. Therefore, if that, than which nothing greater can be conceived, exists in the understanding alone, the very being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, is one, than which a greater can be conceived. But obviously this is impossible. Hence, there is no doubt that there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality. God cannot be conceived not to exist-God is that, than which nothing greater can be conceived. That which can be conceived not to exist is not God. Statement: "[T]hat, than which nothing greater can be conceived, cannot exist in the understanding alone."
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

14.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Mr. Endara, Ms. Wood, Ms. McQuitty, and Mr. Hicks each went on a vacation over the summer. The destinations were Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and Africa. 1. Neither woman left the United States. 2. Hicks loved watching the lions on his safari. 3. Ms. McQuitty sipped Mai Tais on the island beaches. Who went where?
Your Answer: Mr. Endara went to Europe, Ms. Wood went to Alaska, Ms. McQuitty went to Hawaii, and Mr. Hicks went to Africa.

15.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. Passage: There is a possible world in which God exists. If God does not exist in the actual world, then there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a world W' such that the greatness of God in W' exceeds the greatness of God in the actual world. So there is a possible being x and a world W', such that the greatness of x in W' exceeds the greatness of God in actuality. Hence, it's possible that there be a being greater than God is. So it's possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. But surely, it's not possible that there be a being greater than the being than which it's not possible that there be a greater. So the actual world contains a being than which it's not possible that there be a greater-that is, God exists. Statement: "God exists."
Your Answer: Conclusion

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Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: It isn't possible for God to exist in a world where evil also exists. God is supposed to be an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent being. Essentially, God knows evil exists, God has the power to stop evil from existing, and God desires to stop evil. Yet, evil remains nonetheless! In a world of unnecessary human and animal suffering how is it possible for an all-powerful, all-knowing, and wholly-good God to allow evil? It should be clear that it isn't. Therefore, it isn't possible for this type of God to exist. Statement: Evil exists.
Your Answer: Conclusion Correct Answer: Premise

See Paraphrasing Arguments

17.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Mr. Endara, Ms. Wood, Ms. McQuitty, and Mr. Hicks all had wine together. They drank a merlot (red), a sauvignon blanc (white), a chardonnay (white), and a cabernet sauvignon (red). 1. Mr. Endara and Ms. Wood like only white wine. 2. Mr. Endara's best friend had the merlot. 3. Mr. Hicks, Mr. Endara's best friend, saw a woman drink the sauvignon blanc. Who had which wine?
Your Answer: Mr. Endara had the chardonnay, Ms. Wood had the sauvignon blanc, Ms. McQuitty had the cabernet sauvignon, and Mr. Hicks had the merlot.

18.

Instructions: Follow the problem to the correct answer using logical reasoning. Mr. Endara, Ms. Wood, Ms. McQuitty, and Mr. Hicks all had dinner together. The meals were steak, spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, and vegetable soup. 1. Both women are vegetarian. 2. The best friend of Wood had salad. 3. Hicks has a toothache and can't chew tough meat. Who ate what?
Your Answer: Mr. Endara had steak, Ms. Wood had soup, Ms. McQuitty had salad, and Mr. Hicks had pasta.

19.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: It isn't possible for God to exist in a world where evil also exists. God is supposed to be an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent

being. Essentially, God knows evil exists, God has the power to stop evil from existing, and God desires to stop evil. Yet, evil remains nonetheless! In a world of unnecessary human and animal suffering how is it possible for an all-powerful, all-knowing, and wholly-good God to allow evil it? It should be clear that it isn't. Therefore, it isn't possible for this type of God to exist. Statement: God, if he exists, is omnipotent.
Your Answer: Neither a premise nor a conclusion Correct Answer: Premise See Paraphrasing Arguments

20.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: It isn't possible for God to exist in a world where evil also exists. God is supposed to be an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent being. Essentially, God knows evil exists, God has the power to stop evil from existing, and God desires to stop evil. Yet, evil remains nonetheless! In a world of unnecessary human and animal suffering how is it possible for an all-powerful, all-knowing, and wholly-good God to allow evil it? It should be clear that it isn't. Therefore, it isn't possible for this type of God to exist. Statement: God does not exist.
Your Answer: Conclusion

21.

Instructions: Determine if the given statement is a premise, conclusion, or neither a premise nor a conclusion from the given passage. There may be more than one argument in the passage. The statement given may not be an exact quote from the passage. Passage: The difference thesis states that there is a morally significant reason

for treating homosexuals differently from heterosexuals. If the difference thesis is true, then it may be morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals in the realm of marriage, even if we do not discriminate against heterosexuals. There are conflicting opinions regarding whether the state should sanction same-sex marriages, and this controversy constitutes a public dilemma. There is an accommodation possible if the state does not recognize same-sex marriages and there is no accommodation possible if the state does not recognize same-sex marriages and there is no overriding reason for a resolution via declaration. The state ought not to sanction samesex marriages and the state ought to sanction heterosexual marriages. So, there is at least one morally relevant case in which discrimination against homosexuals, because of their homosexuality, is morally permissible. Therefore, the difference thesis is true. Statement: If the difference thesis is true, then it may be morally permissible to discriminate against homosexuals in the realm of marriage.
Your Answer: Premise

22.

Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) Star should be given a make-up exam. (2) She cannot take today's exam, (3) because she has a very high fever and (4) nobody with a very high fever can take an exam. And (5) if she cannot take today's exam, Star should be given a make-up. Therefore, Star should be given a make-up exam.

Your Answer:

23.

Instructions: Identify the diagram that best represents the argument. (1) Koli is a one-of-a-kind cat. (2) He is very loving and (3) will often lay on top of my chest to rest. (4) His purr is unique (5) because it is a constant sound. (6) Also, when he purrs he smiles with delight. (7) Koli is also a fluffy cat, (8) so he isn't Siamese or a Burmese. (9) He isn't a calico, (10) because he doesn't have their markings. (11) He is mostly a Mancoon, (12) but he clearly is a mixture of several breeds of cats, which makes him the unique little guy that he is.

Your Answer:

24.

The killing of an innocent person is immoral. Therefore, abortion is immoral. The unstated proposition in this argument is: Your Answer: Murder is illegal. Correct Answer: Abortion kills innocent persons.

25.

(1) Lawns need constant maintenance, so (2) busy people should hire someone to take care of them. (3) I like a nicely kept lawn. Which sentence is the conclusion? Your Answer: Sentence (1) Correct Answer: Sentence (2)