Understanding Simple Statements

What is a simple statement in logic?

• A simple statement is a question that can be answered.

• A simple statement is a declarative sentence that is either true or false.

• A simple statement is a phrase that expresses an opinion.

• A simple statement is a command that requires action.

Identify the simple statement: 'The sky is blue.'

• The ocean is deep.

• The sun is shining.

• The grass is green.

• The sky is blue.

Which of the following is NOT a simple statement? 'It is raining and it is cold.'

• It is raining and it is cold.

• It is cold outside.

• It is raining.

• It is sunny and warm.

Interpret the logical statement: 'If it rains, then the ground is wet.'

• It rains only when the ground is wet.

• If the ground is wet, then it has rained.

• The ground will be wet if it rains.

• The ground will be dry if it rains.

True or False: A simple statement can be a question.

• False

• All questions are simple statements.

• A simple statement can be a complex question.

• True

Identify the simple statement: '2 + 2 = 4.'

• 3 + 1 = 4

• 2 + 2 = 5

• 2 + 3 = 4

• 2 + 2 = 4

What does it mean if a simple statement is true?

• It means the statement accurately reflects reality.

• It means the statement is a question.

• It means the statement is irrelevant.

• It means the statement is false.

Which of the following is a simple statement? 'The cat is on the mat.' or 'The cat is on the mat and the dog is outside.'

• The mat is blue.

• The cat is on the mat and the cat is sleeping.

• The cat is on the mat.

• The dog is outside.

Interpret the logical statement: 'All squares are rectangles.'

• True

• Some squares are not rectangles.

• All rectangles are squares.

• No squares are rectangles.

True or False: A simple statement can contain multiple clauses.

• A simple statement can contain multiple subjects

• True

• False

• A simple statement can have one clause