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Statements: Some swords are sharp. All swords are rusty Conclusions: Some rusty things are sharp. Some rusty things are not sharp.

Only conclusion I follows
Only conclusion II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follow

Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. So, I follows. Since both the premises are affirmative, the conclusion cannot be negative. Thus, II does not follow.

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