Introduction to Logic

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1. Which example statement can be used to derive unstated truths about Nigeria?
□ A. All Egbas are Yorubas
□ B. Kemicame home to Abeokuta on vacation
□ C. My mother-in-law is too beautiful for her age
□ D. The sky is blue
Answer: A. All Egbas are Yorubas

2. How does logic assist scientists during experiments?

□ A. By providing experimental data
□ B. By replacing hypotheses
□ C. By enabling logical inferences and predictions
□ D. By eliminating the need for reasoning
Answer: C. By enabling logical inferences and predictions

3. What is the primary purpose of studying formal systems of logic in natural

language arguments?
□ A. To create new languages
□ B. To formalize arguments and understand their logical structure
□ C. To replace natural languages
□ D. To simplify everyday conversations
Answer: B. To formalize arguments and understand their logical structure

4. Which field uses formal logic to test proofs and understand the foundations of
mathematics?
□ A. Linguistics
□ B. Logic and Mathematics
□ C. Philosophy
□ D. Computer Science
Answer: B. Logic and Mathematics

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5. Why do philosophers turn to formal systems of logic?
□ A. To teach language skills
□ B. To disambiguate natural languages and clarify arguments
□ C. To develop new philosophical theories
□ D. To analyze historical texts
Answer: B. To disambiguate natural languages and clarify arguments

6. What is a key characteristic of dogmatic people according to the content?

□ A. They always consider objections to their views
□ B. They tend to make assertions without reasons and fail to defend their opinions
□ C. They often give multiple reasons for their opinions
□ D. They frequently change their opinions
Answer: B. They tend to make assertions without reasons and fail to defend their
opinions

7. Which habit is recommended to improve critical thinking skills?

□ A. Rely solely on intuition
□ B. Develop the habit of giving good arguments and considering objections
□ C. Avoid giving reasons for opinions
□ D. Ignore opposing arguments
Answer: B. Develop the habit of giving good arguments and considering objections

8. What should a good thinker do before taking a position on an issue?

□ A. Consider arguments on both sides of the issue
□ B. Choose the first argument they hear
□ C. Ignore arguments on both sides
□ D. Avoid analyzing objections
Answer: A. Consider arguments on both sides of the issue

9. Which of the following is NOT a basic concept in logic mentioned in the content?
□ A. Argument
□ B. Premiss
□ C. Conclusion
□ D. Emotion
Answer: D. Emotion

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10. What is the origin of the word 'logic'?
□ A. Latin
□ B. Greek
□ C. French
□ D. German
Answer: B. Greek

11. According to the content, logic is both an art and a science. What does this
imply?
□ A. It is purely creative
□ B. It enhances decision-making and derives knowledge
□ C. It is only theoretical
□ D. It is unrelated to human reasoning
Answer: B. It enhances decision-making and derives knowledge

12. Who was the first to systematically organize logic as a coherent area of study?
□ A. Plato
□ B. Aristotle
□ C. Socrates
□ D. Euclid
Answer: B. Aristotle

13. What underlying aspect of statements did Aristotle find fascinating?

□ A. Their grammatical structure
□ B. The presuppositions, assumptions, or implications
□ C. Their emotional impact
□ D. Their historical context
Answer: B. The presuppositions, assumptions, or implications

14. What is the significance of truth values in propositional logic?

□ A. They show the emotional tone
□ B. They determine whether a statement is true or false
□ C. They indicate the grammatical correctness
□ D. They are used to form questions
Answer: B. They determine whether a statement is true or false

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15. Why is logic considered natural to human beings?
□ A. Because it is taught in schools
□ B. Because humans are born with formal training
□ C. Because humans have always reasoned and articulated naturally
□ D. Because it is a recent discovery
Answer: C. Because humans have always reasoned and articulated naturally

16. What is one of the main expectations from studying logic?

□ A. To memorize rules
□ B. To replace natural language
□ C. To understand and apply principles of correct reasoning
□ D. To learn new languages
Answer: C. To understand and apply principles of correct reasoning

17. Why do humans study agriculture formally despite its long history of practice?
□ A. To replace traditional farming methods completely
□ B. Because agriculture is entirely a modern invention
□ C. To keep up with rapid scientific and technological developments
□ D. Because agriculture is no longer practiced naturally
Answer: C. To keep up with rapid scientific and technological developments

18. What is a primary reason for studying logic according to the content?
□ A. To improve reasoning skills and avoid irrational thinking
□ B. To learn how to argue without evidence
□ C. To memorize philosophical theories
□ D. To replace scientific methods
Answer: A. To improve reasoning skills and avoid irrational thinking

19. How does logic relate to human experience and endeavor?

□ A. It is only relevant in philosophical debates
□ B. It is specific to scientific research
□ C. It is fundamental because it applies across all areas of human activity
□ D. It is only useful in law courts
Answer: C. It is fundamental because it applies across all areas of human activity

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20. What is the distinction between 'logic' as natural human capability and 'Logic'
as a formal study?
A. Natural logic is instinctive and informal; formal logic involves systematic
□ reasoning
□ B. Natural logic is only used in childhood; formal logic is only for scholars
□ C. Natural logic is always correct; formal logic is always flawed
□ D. There is no difference; they are the same
Answer: A. Natural logic is instinctive and informal; formal logic involves systematic
reasoning

21. Which of the following is NOT a use of logic as mentioned in the content?
□ A. Creating artistic paintings
□ B. Winning cases in law courts
□ C. Enhancing human confidence and intellect
□ D. Fostering critical and independent thinking
Answer: A. Creating artistic paintings

22. According to the content, why is logic essential for success in human
endeavors?
□ A. Because it replaces all emotional considerations
□ B. Because it guarantees success without effort
C. Because it is the art of correct reasoning, which is necessary for effective
□ decision-making
□ D. Because it is only relevant in academic settings
Answer: C. Because it is the art of correct reasoning, which is necessary for effective
decision-making

23. What does the term 'term' in logic refer to?

□ A. A mathematical symbol
□ B. Any word or phrase that denotes a complete object of thought
□ C. A type of logical fallacy
□ D. A specific kind of argument
Answer: B. Any word or phrase that denotes a complete object of thought

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24. Why might agriculture be considered less fundamental than logic, based on the
content?
□ A. Because agriculture is a natural human capability
B. Because humans can survive without engaging in agriculture, but not without
□ reasoning
□ C. Because agriculture is more important than reasoning
□ D. Because logic is only a theoretical concept
Answer: B. Because humans can survive without engaging in agriculture, but not
without reasoning

25. What is one of the merits of studying logic in relation to emotions?

□ A. It enables reasoning above emotional influence
□ B. It encourages emotional decision-making
□ C. It eliminates emotions entirely
□ D. It makes reasoning emotional
Answer: A. It enables reasoning above emotional influence

26. What is the main purpose of studying logic as described in the content?
□ A. To memorize philosophical texts
□ B. To learn how to argue without evidence
□ C. To develop the ability to reason correctly and critically
□ D. To replace scientific inquiry
Answer: C. To develop the ability to reason correctly and critically

27. Which of the following is an example of an invalid reasoning based on the

principles of logic?
□ A. If I see smoke, I infer there is fire. I see smoke. Therefore, there is fire.
□ B. All humans are mortal. Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
□ C. If it rains, the ground is wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.
D. If the moon is made of cheese, then I am a cat. The moon is made of cheese.
□ Therefore, I am a cat.

Answer: C. If it rains, the ground is wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet.

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28. Which ancient philosopher is credited with developing the system of syllogism
that became the basis of Western logic?
□ A. Plato
□ B. Aristotle
□ C. Socrates
□ D. Confucius
Answer: B. Aristotle

29. In logical reasoning, what does a valid argument require?

□ A. Premises to provide adequate grounds for accepting the conclusion
□ B. Conclusion to be true regardless of premises
□ C. Premises to be true regardless of conclusion
□ D. Premises and conclusion to be unrelated
Answer: A. Premises to provide adequate grounds for accepting the conclusion

30. Which of the following is an example of a propositional statement?

□ A. What time is it?
□ B. Close the window!
□ C. It is raining.
□ D. Are you hungry?
Answer: C. It is raining.

31. What is the main difference between a question and a declarative statement in
logic?
□ A. Questions are always commands
□ B. Questions can be true or false, statements cannot
□ C. Statements can be true or false, questions cannot
□ D. Statements are always questions
Answer: C. Statements can be true or false, questions cannot

32. What does the term 'inference' refer to in the context of logic?
□ A. A type of mathematical operation
□ B. The process of drawing conclusions from premises
□ C. A rhetorical device
□ D. A kind of logical fallacy
Answer: B. The process of drawing conclusions from premises

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33. Which logical connective is used to express 'or' in propositional logic?
□ A. Disjunction
□ B. Implication
□ C. Conjunction
□ D. Negation
Answer: A. Disjunction

34. Why do logicians study the correctness of reasoning processes?

□ A. To memorize historical facts
□ B. To ensure conclusions follow from premises
□ C. To improve memory
□ D. To develop new languages
Answer: B. To ensure conclusions follow from premises

35. What is a key characteristic of a proposition?

□ A. It is a declarative statement that is either true or false
□ B. It is a question
□ C. It is a command
□ D. It is an exclamation
Answer: A. It is a declarative statement that is either true or false

36. In the context of logic, what does the term 'premiss' refer to?
□ A. A question asked during an argument
□ B. A conclusion
□ C. A statement used as a basis for reasoning
□ D. A command to be executed
Answer: C. A statement used as a basis for reasoning

37. What is the significance of Aristotle's development of syllogism in logic?

□ A. It introduced the concept of probability
□ B. It formed the foundation of Western logical reasoning for over 2,000 years
□ C. It was the first use of mathematical symbols
□ D. It was a method for poetic analysis
Answer: B. It formed the foundation of Western logical reasoning for over 2,000
years

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38. Which of the following best describes an argument in logic?
□ A. A group of propositions where one follows from others
□ B. A single statement
□ C. A rhetorical question
□ D. A command to perform an action
Answer: A. A group of propositions where one follows from others

39. What does the term 'truth-value' refer to in propositional logic?

□ A. The grammatical correctness of a statement
□ B. The emotional impact of a statement
□ C. Whether a statement is true or false
□ D. The logical complexity of a statement
Answer: C. Whether a statement is true or false

40. What is the primary focus of logic as a discipline?

□ A. Learning mathematical formulas
□ B. Studying historical texts
□ C. Distinguishing good reasoning from bad reasoning
□ D. Analyzing literary works
Answer: C. Distinguishing good reasoning from bad reasoning

41. What is the primary function of a proposition in logical reasoning?

□ A. To serve as a claim or conclusion
□ B. To express an emotion
□ C. To provide a grammatical structure
□ D. To serve as a question
Answer: A. To serve as a claim or conclusion

42. In the context of logical arguments, what distinguishes a premise from a

conclusion?
□ A. Premises are always questions
□ B. Premises provide reasons supporting the conclusion
□ C. Conclusions are supporting statements
□ D. Premises are conclusions
Answer: B. Premises provide reasons supporting the conclusion

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43. Which of the following is an example of a premise in a logical argument?
□ A. Therefore, Nigeria is underdeveloped
□ B. The conclusion is Nigeria
□ C. Nigeria is an underdeveloped country
□ D. Nigeria is a developed country
Answer: C. Nigeria is an underdeveloped country

44. What is a key indicator that a statement is a conclusion in an argument?

□ A. It is often preceded by words like 'therefore' or 'thus'
□ B. It is always a question
□ C. It is usually a question mark
□ D. It is never supported by other statements
Answer: A. It is often preceded by words like 'therefore' or 'thus'

45. Which logical connective is used to represent 'either...or' in formal logic?

□ A. ≡
□ B.
□ C. vel
□ D. ~
Answer: C. vel

46. What does the logical connective ' ' symbolize?

□ A. And
□ B. Not
□ C. If...then (conditional statement)
□ D. If and only if
Answer: C. If...then (conditional statement)

47. In formal logic, what does the symbol '~' represent?

□ A. Negation or 'it is not the case that'
□ B. And
□ C. Or
□ D. Bi-conditional
Answer: A. Negation or 'it is not the case that'

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48. What is the role of a statement in formal logic?
□ A. A declarative sentence that can be affirmed or denied
□ B. A question seeking information
□ C. An exclamation of emotion
□ D. A command or request
Answer: A. A declarative sentence that can be affirmed or denied

49. What is the difference between antecedent and consequent in logical

statements?
□ A. Antecedent appears before the logical connective, consequent after
□ B. Antecedent is the conclusion, consequent is the premise
□ C. Antecedent is always true, consequent is always false
□ D. They are interchangeable
Answer: A. Antecedent appears before the logical connective, consequent after

50. Why is the study of formal systems of logic important?

□ A. To memorize logical symbols
□ B. To distinguish good reasoning from bad reasoning
□ C. To learn how to write essays
□ D. To understand grammatical rules
Answer: B. To distinguish good reasoning from bad reasoning

51. What does a valid argument in logic imply?

□ A. That the premises are true
□ B. That the conclusion is false
□ C. That the conclusion logically follows from the premises
□ D. That the argument is humorous
Answer: C. That the conclusion logically follows from the premises

52. Which of the following best describes the purpose of logical connectives?
□ A. To replace words in sentences
□ B. To join statements and form complex logical expressions
□ C. To ask questions
□ D. To negate statements only
Answer: B. To join statements and form complex logical expressions

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