Statements: Some doctors are writers. Some writers are poets. Which conclusion follows?
Correct answer: D. No definite conclusion follows
- A. Some doctors are poets
- B. No doctor is a poet
- C. All writers are doctors
- D. No definite conclusion follows
Explanation
Both premises are particular, and two particular premises can never yield a definite conclusion, because the two overlapping groups of writers may be completely different people. Some doctors being poets is possible but not guaranteed. Recognising this rule saves time on many syllogism questions.
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