Deductive Reasoning Exercise
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I weigh 135 pounds.  The weight limit for the elevator is 1500 pounds.  Therefore, the elevator is able to function if I ride in it alone. *
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"Some college students major in English literature.  All English literature degrees require reading Shakespeare.  Therefore, some college students will read Shakespeare."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"If we don't catch the 3:15 bus, we won't make it to the movie theater by 4:00.  If we don't make it to the theater by 4:00, we will miss the beginning of the movie.  We can't catch the 3:15 bus, so we will miss the beginning of the movie."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"My foot is 9 inches long.  That shoe is 10 inches long.  Therefore, my foot will fit into that shoe."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"All cars have wheels.  A Toyota Prius is a car.  Therefore, a Prius has wheels."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"I have a daughter.  Therefore, I have a child who is a girl."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"I can buy either cake or ice cream for George's birthday party.  George doesn't like cake; therefore, I must choose ice cream for his party."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"If you push the button, the ball will drop.  If the ball drops, it will roll down the track.  If the ball rolls down the track, it will hit the stopper.  If the stopper is hit, a song will play.  Therefore, if you push the button, a song will play."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"I have seven pieces of gold.  I give three pieces to Thao.  Therefore, I am left with four pieces of gold."  What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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"All Christians believe in God.  I am a Christian.  Therefore, I believe in God." What kind of deductive argument is this? *
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