Given the Following Enthymeme: Suzanne Must Be Smart

question 349

Multiple Choice

Given the following enthymeme: Suzanne must be smart. After all, she earns 'A's.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

• A) Not all Suzanne's grades are 'A's. (Premise)
• B) Suzanne is a smart student. (Conclusion)
• C) Every smart student earns 'A's. (Premise)
• D) Suzanne will graduate with honors. (Conclusion)
• E) Anyone who earns 'A's is smart. (Premise)

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