Sorites 1G Given the Following Sorites

question 18

Multiple Choice

Sorites 1G
Given the following sorites:
All D are A.
No B are C.
Some E are D.


-For Sorites 1G, the correct answer is:

• A) Cogent.
• B) Sound.
• C) Invalid.
• D) Valid.
• E) Uncogent.

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