Syllogism: Assess whether the given pairwise "some" statements force an overlap between outer sets. Statements: Some dogs are bats. Some bats are cats. Conclusions: I. Some dogs are cats. II. Some cats are dogs. Choose the correct option about which conclusion(s) follow.
Verbal Reasoning
Syllogism
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AOnly Conclusion I follows
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BOnly Conclusion II follows
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CBoth Conclusions I and II follow
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DNeither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer
Correct Answer: Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation
Given data
- Some dogs overlap with bats; some bats overlap with cats.
- Middle term is "bats".
Concept/Approach Two separate "some" overlaps via a middle set do not compel dogs and cats to overlap; the overlapping bats could be different individuals.
Evaluation Both I and II are mere possibilities, not necessary conclusions. Hence neither follows.
Final Answer Neither Conclusion I nor II follows