Statements: (a) Some humane creatures are angels. (b) All doctors are angels. Conclusions: I. Some humane creatures are doctors. II. Some doctors are humane creatures.

Only I follows
Only II follows
Either I or II follows
Neither I nor II follows

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Explanation:

First Premise is Particular Affirmative (I-type).
Second Premise is Universal Affirmative (A-type).
All doctors are angels. ↔ Some angels are human creatures.
A + I = No Conclusion

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