Name the Form of the Following Argument: If P, Then

question 9

Multiple Choice

Name the form of the following argument: If p, then q. If q, then r. Therefore, if p, then r.

• A) hypothetical inductive
• B) hypothetical syllogism
• C) modus ponens
• D) modus tollens

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Definitions:

Babbling

An early stage in language development where infants produce sounds and syllables that do not have meaning, often a precursor to the development of actual spoken words.

Consonant-Vowel

Refers to the combination of consonants and vowels in the formation of syllables and words, crucial in language learning and development.

Cooing

The earliest form of vocalization in infants, characterized by soft, gurgling noises made to express pleasure or contentment, often developing within the first few months of life.

Parentese

A speech pattern used by adults when talking to infants and young children, characterized by higher pitch, slower tempo, and exaggerated intonation.