Syllogism and Assumptions 22nd May

Statements:

All soil are diamonds

No gold is a diamond

Some golds are foils.

Conclusions:

1. No soil is a diamond

2. Some foils are no diamonds

3. some soils are golds

4. Some foils are soil.

• Only 1 and 2 follows

• Only 2 follows

• only 1 and 3 follows

• only 1, 3 and 4 follows

Statements:

Some bells are flowers

Some cards are bells

No cards are papers

Conclusion:

1. Some bells are papers

2. Some papers are not bells

3. Some flowers are are cards

4. Some bells are not papers

• Only 3 and 4 follows

• Only 1 and 2 follows

• Only 2 follows

• Only 4 follows

Statements:

Some pillows are beds

Some leaders are pillows

All ministers are beds

Conclusions:

1. Some pillows are not beds

2. No pillow is a minister

3. Some leaders are not pillows

4. Some ministers are not pillows

• Either 1 or 4 follows

• Either 2 or 4 follows

• Only 3 follows

• Only 2 follows

Statements:

No water is black

All goods are green

All blacks are good

Conclusions:

1. Some greens are not water

2. Some greens are black

3. Some blacks are water

4. Some blacks are green

• Only 2 and 4 follows

• Only 1,2 and 4 follows

• Either 1 or 3 follows

• None of these

Statements:

All books are papers

Some papers are pencils

Conclusions:

1. All books are pencils

2. Some books are not pencils

• Only 1 follows

• Only 2 follows

• Either 1 or 2 follows

• Neither follows

Statement: The government has decided to allow the shopping complexes to remain open till midnight to reduce crowding of shoppers in these complexes during the weekends.

Assumptions:

1. People may still prefer to shop during the wekends.

2. Many people may now do their shopping leisurely during the late evening hours.

3. The sales of these shopping complexes may increase generating revenue for the Govt.

• None is implicit

• Only 1 is implicit

• Only 2 is implicit

• Only 3 is implicit

Statement: The govt. has decided to hike the prices of petrol and diesel by about Rs. 3 per litres to partially reduce the gap between the domestic and international prices.

Assumptions:

1. The oil companies may not be able to absorb the deficit in purchase and sale prices.

2. People may start countrywide agitation against the price hike.

3. The oil companies may not agree with the Govt's decision of marginal price hike.

• Only 1 is implicit

• Only 2 is implicit

• Only 3 is implicit

• None of these

Statement: "If you are a first class graduate with at least 65 percent marks, you are eligible to apply for the post of officer in our organization", an advertisement for recruitment of officers.

Assumptions:

1. There may be adequate number of applicants who will fulfill the stipulated educational qualification.

2. Those graduates who have secured less than 65 percent marks may not perform well on the job.

3. Those candidate who have secured 65 percent or more marks in graduation are likely to perform well on the job.

• All are implicit

• Only 1 and 2 are implicit

• Only 1 and 3 are implicit

• Only 2 and 3 are implicit

Statement: "If you desire to enjoy the best holidays in Europe, join our exclusive EURO package". An advertisement of a travel agency in an Indian newspaper.

Assumptions: 1. Many Indian travel to European countries to spend their holidays.

2. There are other travel agencies in India which organize holidays-tours to Europe.

3. Many people may still travel to Europe through other travel agencies.

• All are implicit

• Only 1 and 2 are implicit

• Only 1 is implicit

• Only 1 and 3 are implicit

Statement: Large number of people affected by the flood gathered at the relief camp for food, water and shelter organized by the State Govt.

Assumptions:

1. The relief camp has enough supplies to provide food and water to the affected people in the area.

2. All those whose houses are submerged can be accommodated in the temporary shelters.

3. Many more affected people are yet to reach the relief camp.

• Only 1 is implicit

• Only 1 and 2 are implicit

• Only 2 is implicit

• Only 2 and 3 are implicit