It Is False That Some Teacups Are Flowerpots

question 250

Multiple Choice

It is false that some teacups are flowerpots. Therefore, some teacups are not flowerpots.

• A) Valid; no fallacy.
• B) Invalid; illicit subcontrary.
• C) Invalid; illicit subalternation.
• D) Invalid; illicit conversion.
• E) Invalid; existential fallacy.

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