Chapter 6, Level 1 Self Quiz: II

. First, put the following sorites into standard form and reduce the number of terms whenever necessary. Second, determine the intermediate conclusions. Third, use a Venn diagram and the six rules to determine whether the syllogism is valid or invalid under the modern interpretation.
All B are D. No E are C. No A are non-C. All non-A are non-B. All D are non-E.

. First, put the following sorites into standard form and reduce the number of terms whenever necessary. Second, determine the intermediate conclusions. Third, use a Venn diagram and the six rules to determine whether the syllogism is valid or invalid under the modern interpretation.
Some B are E. All C are A. All D are C. No A are B. Some E are not D.

. Rewrite the following sorites in standard form and reduce the number of terms whenever necessary. Second, determine the intermediate conclusions. Third, use a Venn diagram and the six rules under the modern interpretation to determine whether the syllogism is valid or invalid.
No famous sitcoms are controversial shows. All famous sitcoms are written for mass audiences. All X-rated movies are written for small audiences. All X-rated movies are controversial programs.

. Rewrite the following sorites in standard form and reduce the number of terms whenever necessary. Second, determine the intermediate conclusions. Third, use a Venn diagram and the six rules under the modern interpretation to determine whether the syllogism is valid or invalid.
My neighbor plays loud music. Drum sounds are the heart of song. My neighbor plays music that has a melody. The music that you can hear is from people who play loud music. Music that has a melody uses drum sounds. The only music that you can hear is the heart of song.

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