1.
Some of the snails are mountains. All mountains adore cats. Thus, all snails adore cats
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
Explanation
The given statement does not provide enough information to conclude that all snails adore cats. It only states that some snails are mountains and all mountains adore cats. However, this does not imply that all snails adore cats. It is possible for there to be snails that do not adore cats, as the statement does not establish a direct relationship between snails and cats. Therefore, the answer is incorrect.
2.
All alligators can fly. All ogres are alligators. Thus, all ogres can fly.
Correct Answer
A. Correct
Explanation
The given statement establishes that all alligators can fly and all ogres are alligators. Therefore, it logically follows that all ogres can fly as well.
3.
Some cabbage heads are locomotives. Some locomotives can play the piano. Thus, some cabbage heads can play the piano
Correct Answer
B. Incorrect
Explanation
The given argument is invalid because it commits the fallacy of affirming the consequent. While it is true that some locomotives can play the piano, it does not logically follow that some cabbage heads can play the piano just because they are connected to locomotives. The argument lacks a valid logical connection between cabbage heads and their ability to play the piano. Therefore, the correct answer is incorrect.
4.
Two glades can never be alike. All pines and firs are identical. Thus, pines and firs cannot be two glades.
Correct Answer
A. Correct
Explanation
The given statement establishes that two glades can never be alike, implying that each glade is unique. It further states that all pines and firs are identical. Therefore, if pines and firs were to be two glades, it would contradict the initial statement that two glades cannot be alike. Hence, the answer is correct.
5.
Men with red noses are prohibited to become presidents. All men have red noses. Thus, no man is allowed to become a president.
Correct Answer
A. Correct
Explanation
The explanation for the correct answer is that the statement establishes a rule that men with red noses are not allowed to become presidents. It then states that all men have red noses, which means that no man is allowed to become a president according to the given rule. Therefore, the answer is correct.
6.
All birds collect paintings. Some painting collectors are kept in birdcages. Thus, some crows are kept in birdcages
Correct Answer
B. incorrect
Explanation
The given answer is incorrect. The statement "All birds collect paintings" does not imply that all painting collectors are birds. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that some crows are kept in birdcages based on the given information.
7.
Bad people cheat or steal. Jane is a good girl.
Correct Answer
C. Jane does not steal
Explanation
Based on the given information, it is stated that bad people cheat or steal, and Jane is described as a good girl. Therefore, it can be inferred that Jane does not engage in stealing because she is considered to be a good person.
8.
All sparrows can’t fly. All sparrows have legs, though.
Correct Answer
C. All sparrows that have legs can’t fly
Explanation
The given correct answer is "all sparrows that have legs can't fly." This answer is correct because it combines the information given in the statement. It states that all sparrows have legs, but not all sparrows can fly. Therefore, the logical conclusion is that all sparrows that have legs cannot fly.
9.
Some men are European. Europeans have three legs.
Correct Answer
A. Men with two legs are not European
Explanation
The correct answer is "men with two legs are not European". This statement is a logical conclusion based on the given information that Europeans have three legs. If Europeans have three legs and men with two legs are not European, it can be inferred that only men with three legs can be European.
10.
If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which of the following conclusions can be logically drawn?
Correct Answer
D. None of the above.
Explanation
We know that all roses are flowers, and some flowers fade quickly. However, we don't know if the flowers that fade quickly include any roses. It's possible that some, all, or no roses fade quickly. Therefore, none of the provided conclusions can be logically drawn from the given premises.
11.
Good supervisors are banished from the sky. Bad supervisors can sing.
Correct Answer
E. All answers are incorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is that all answers are incorrect. None of the given statements accurately represent the information provided in the initial sentence. The sentence states that good supervisors are banished from the sky and that bad supervisors can sing. None of the given statements reflect this information.