Sunday, September 5, 2010

Five Syllogisms

Major premise: People can drink liquids.
Minor premise: Gatorade is a liquid.
Conclusion: People can drink Gatorade.

Major premise: I can wear clothing.
Minor premise: A shirt is clothing.
Conclusion: I can wear shirts.

Major premise: Fish need water to survive.
Minor premise: Nemo is a fish.
Conclusion: Nemo needs water to survive.

Major premise: Rubber does not conduct electricity.
Minor premise: Shoe soles are made of rubber.
Conclusion: Shoe soles do not conduct electricity.

Major premise: Exercise releases endorphins.
Minor premise: Running is a form of exercise.
Conclusion: Running releases endorphins.

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