SP Logic (Finals)

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
San Pedro Campus

Final Examination
In
Logic
Name: ________________________ Score: _________

Course: _________________ Date: ___________
I. State whether each of the given inference is a conversion, obversion, contraposition or inversion. Write
the letter A if it is conversion, B if it is obversion, C if it is contraposition, and D if it is inversion.
_____1. Some teachers are considerate; therefore, some inconsiderate persons are not teachers.
_____2. all that exists are beings, therefore, all that do not exist are not beings.
_____3. Every man is lovable; therefore, some who are lovable are men.
_____4. Some students are not gifted; therefore, some non-students are gifted.
_____5. Some operators are not politicians; therefore, some nonpoliticians are not non-operators.
_____6. Some creatures are good; therefore, some creatures are not evil.
_____7. Every S is P; therefore, some no-S is not P.
_____8. Some flowers are roses; therefore, some non roses are flowers.
_____9. Not all mangoes are green fruits; therefore, not all non green fruits are non-mangoes.
_____10. Mothers are females; therefore, fathers are not females.
_____11. Every tree is fruit bearing; therefore, some which are fruit bearing are not non trees.
_____12. Every S is P; therefore, no S is non-P.
_____13. Some insects are beings that can fly; therefore, some beings that can fly are insects.
_____14. No eagle is a monkey; therefore, some non eagles are not non monkey.
_____15. Guardian angels are protectors; therefore, some protectors are guardian angels.
_____16. Historic places are memorable places; therefore, some memorable places are historic.
_____17. All philosophers are wise; therefore, some non- philosophers are not wise.
_____18. No disloyal person is true friend; therefore, no true friend is a disloyal person.
_____19. Not all vehicles are cars; therefore, some non cars are vehicles.
_____20. No newspaper is truthful; therefore, some non-newspapers are not non- truthful.
_____21. Every intelligent person is not stupid; therefore, some non- stupid person are non-intelligent.
_____22. All players are tall; therefore, all players are not small.
_____23. All fishes are water creatures; therefore, no no-fish is a water creature.
_____24. No fruit bearing tree is flowerless; therefore, every fruit bearing tree is non flowerless.
_____25. Some men are foreigners; therefore, some non foreigners are non men.
II. identify the elements of categorical syllogisms and the terms in categorical syllogisms below. Put a
mark on each element.
ALL DEMOCRATIC NATIONS ARE PROMETERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS. BUT, THE

PHILIPPINES IS A DEMOCRATIC NATION. THEREFORE, THE PHILIPPINES IS A PROMOTER OF
HUMAN RIGHTS.
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III. For every proposition below, determine the quantity of the proposition, the quality of the
proposition, and the quantity of the predicate.
Quantity of Proposition Quality of Proposition Quantity of Predicate

1. This exercise is the
easiest one.
2. Snakes are poisonous.
3. Most dogs are not
ferocious.
4. Six Indians were
caught by the police.
5. Not every Filipino can
be a member of our
club.
6. The tallest person on
earth is a Chinese.
7. Anyone who is not
present will be granted a
permit.
8. An angel is a spiritual
being.
9. He who is not a
patriot is a senseless
person.
10. Several newsmen
were allowed to join the
press club.
11. BPSC is a school for
the poor.
12. Students who did
not study are absent.
13. Many dogs are not
ferocious.
14. Many victims of
SARS are Chinese.
15. Not all men are
afraid of ghosts.
16. Dogs are not
amphibians.
17. Triangles are three-
sided figures.
18. A dozen of roses is
an expression of love.
19. Ilocanos are thrifty
people.
20. Politicians are not
honorable men.
21. Justice delayed is
justice denied.
22. Many beach lovers
are good swimmers.
23. His grandson is not
going with anyone.
24. Manny is the name
of his father
25. Man is a biological
being.
IV. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the distinction between a logical statement and a logical form? Explain.
2. What is the importance of knowing a logical form?
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San Pedro Campus

Name: ________________ Score: _

ALL DEMOCRATIC NATIONS ARE PROMETERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS. BUT, THE

Quantity of Proposition Quality of Proposition Quantity of Predicate

IV. Answer the following questions.

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