[table of contents]
Categorical Propositions
For each of the following propositions,
determine whether it is an A, I, E, or O categorical proposition. Click on the
appropriate letter to the right of the sentence. Think before you click!
1. |
Some philosophers are bald. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
2. |
There ain't no mountain high enough. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
3. |
All the things you are are mine. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
4. |
Love is a many splendored thing. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
5. |
Some day my prince will come. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
6. |
Some logicians aren't hilarious. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
7. |
Only jazz fans appreciate Mingus. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
8. |
The only true republicans are
supply-siders. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
9. |
Not all apples are tasty. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
10. |
There is at least one oak tree. |
A |
I |
E |
O |
More advanced skills:
1. Rewrite these sentences as categorical sentences,
making sure that subjects and predicates are in the correct positions.
2. After reading Chapter 9, translate these sentences into
QL.