Which of the Following Is a Modus Ponens Argument

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a modus ponens argument?

• A)If you are happy,then you smile.You are happy.Therefore,you smile.
• B)If thieves are skilled,they do not bungle their robberies.Thieves are not skilled.Therefore,they bungle their robberies.
• C)If you are happy,then you smile.You are not happy.Therefore,you do not smile.
• D)If thieves are skilled,then they do not bungle their robberies.Thieves do not bungle their robberies.Therefore,they are skilled.

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