CR Practice Test #1 Prep actual Questions And Correct Detailed Answers

Which sentences expresses a statement? a) There either is or is not life on Mars. b) Can I just take a nap already? c) Please do not choose this sentence. d) No really, I'm begging you- please don't choose this sentence! e) There is life in Europe, but we are not certain whether there is life on Europa. f) If there is life on Europa, does it take naps too? - correct answer a) There either is or is not life on Mars. e) There is life in Europe, but we are not certain whether there is life on Europa. Two different sentences might still express the same statement. True or False - correct answer True Premise and conclusion indicator words, when present, guarantee the existence of an argument. True or False - correct answer False Is this sentence an explanation or argument or both? I'm not at work today because I am sick. - correct answer Both - Explanation: The main focus is that the man is sick and he gives a bit of detail that since he is sick, he won't be at work. So someone could go up to him and ask him where he was at. - Argument: The premise is that he is sick. The conclusion is that he is not at work. Give the form of Modus Ponens. - correct answer If P then Q. P Q Give the form of Denying the Antecedent. - correct answer If P then Q. Not-P Not-Q Any argument that is an example of Disjunctive Syllogism is a valid argument. True or False - correct answer True The argument pattern "If A then B. A. Therefore not-B" is known as? a) Denying the Antecedent b) Disjunctive Syllogism c) Modus Tollens d) Trick question; we have no name for this argument pattern. - correct answer d) Trick question; we have no name for this argument pattern. What conclusion follows from the following two premises: "If I'm trying to avoid pop, then I'll wind up drinking more tea." "If I'm trying to cut down on acid in my diet, then I will try to avoid pop." a) If I wind up drinking more tea, then I'm trying to cut down on acid in my diet. b) If I'm trying to cut down on acid in my diet, then I'll wind up drinking more tea. c) If I'm trying to avoid pop, then I'm trying to cut down on acid in my diet. d) If I wind up drinking more tea, then I'm trying to avoid pop. - correct answer b) If I'm trying to cut down on acid in my diet, then I'll wind up drinking more tea. Suppose you know that an argument has one or more false premises and that it is also an example of Modus Tollens. What can you say about this argument? a) That it is valid and sound. b) That it is invalid and unsound. c) That it is valid and unsound. d) That it is invalid and sound. - correct answer c) That it is valid and unsound. Suppose a weak inductive argument has all true premises. This argument could still nevertheless be cogent. True or False - correct answer False Suppose an inductive argument establishes its conclusion with 54% certainty. What should we say about this argument? a) That it is very weak. b) That it is barely weak. c) That it is barely strong. d) That it is very strong. - correct answer c) That it is barely strong. Even the best inductive arguments do not establish their conclusion with absolute certainty. True or False - correct answer True "Neither p nor q" should be symbolized in what way? a) ~p v ~q b) ~(p v q) c) ~(p & q) d) p v q - correct answer b) ~(p v q) "I don't feel like being very creative writing this question" is an example of a compound sentence. True or False - correct answer True "Josh and Greg make the cutest couple!" is an example of a compound sentence. True or False - correct answer False Symbolize the following sentence, using the indicated letters for atomic sentence. Tyler will make acerbic comments about the Connect Four players unless either Crystal doesn't join in or Shawn is enjoying an adult beverage. - correct answer T, unless either not-C or S T v (~C v S) Symbolize the following sentence, using the indicated letters for atomic sentence. Crystal will join in or Tyler won't make acerbic comments about the Connect Four players, but Shawn isn't enjoying an adult beverage and Jenny isn't about to let all of this ruin her night. - correct answer (C or not-T), but (not-S and not-J) (C v ~T) & (~S & ~J) Which expression below should be symbolized as A=B? a) If A then B. b) A if B. c) A only if B. d) A is necessary for B. e) A is sufficient for B. f) If A, B. - correct answer a) If A then B. c) A only if B. e) A is sufficient for B. f) If A, B. "Rain suffices for precipitation" would be translated the same as "Precipitation is necessary for rain." True or False - correct answer True "A if and only if B" would be translated the same as "A is necessary and sufficient for B."