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Question 1

Statements: Only scientists are lawyers. All lawyers are pilots. Conclusions: I. All scientists are pilots. II. Some pilots are scientists.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only scientists are lawyers" means "All lawyers are scientists" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only scientists are lawyers
Converted: All lawyers are scientists

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All lawyers are scientists" → lawyers inside scientists
Step 2: "All lawyers are pilots" → lawyers inside pilots
Step 3: lawyers inside both scientists and pilots

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All scientists are pilots"
We only know lawyers is inside both - scientists could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some pilots are scientists"
All lawyers are scientists and all lawyers are pilots
The lawyers portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 2

Statements: Only fish are herbivores. All herbivores are diurnal. Conclusions: I. All fish are diurnal. II. Some diurnal are fish.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only fish are herbivores" means "All herbivores are fish" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only fish are herbivores
Converted: All herbivores are fish

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All herbivores are fish" → herbivores inside fish
Step 2: "All herbivores are diurnal" → herbivores inside diurnal
Step 3: herbivores inside both fish and diurnal

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All fish are diurnal"
We only know herbivores is inside both - fish could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some diurnal are fish"
All herbivores are fish and all herbivores are diurnal
The herbivores portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 3

Statements: Only vertebrates are wild. All wild are fish. Conclusions: I. All vertebrates are fish. II. Some fish are vertebrates.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only vertebrates are wild" means "All wild are vertebrates" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only vertebrates are wild
Converted: All wild are vertebrates

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All wild are vertebrates" → wild inside vertebrates
Step 2: "All wild are fish" → wild inside fish
Step 3: wild inside both vertebrates and fish

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All vertebrates are fish"
We only know wild is inside both - vertebrates could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some fish are vertebrates"
All wild are vertebrates and all wild are fish
The wild portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 4

Statements: Only architects are athletes. All athletes are scientists. Conclusions: I. All architects are scientists. II. Some scientists are architects.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only architects are athletes" means "All athletes are architects" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only architects are athletes
Converted: All athletes are architects

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All athletes are architects" → athletes inside architects
Step 2: "All athletes are scientists" → athletes inside scientists
Step 3: athletes inside both architects and scientists

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All architects are scientists"
We only know athletes is inside both - architects could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some scientists are architects"
All athletes are architects and all athletes are scientists
The athletes portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 5

Statements: Only domestic are mammals. All mammals are carnivores. Conclusions: I. All domestic are carnivores. II. Some carnivores are domestic.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only domestic are mammals" means "All mammals are domestic" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only domestic are mammals
Converted: All mammals are domestic

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All mammals are domestic" → mammals inside domestic
Step 2: "All mammals are carnivores" → mammals inside carnivores
Step 3: mammals inside both domestic and carnivores

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All domestic are carnivores"
We only know mammals is inside both - domestic could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some carnivores are domestic"
All mammals are domestic and all mammals are carnivores
The mammals portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 6

Statements: Only accountants are engineers. All engineers are pharmacists. Conclusions: I. All accountants are pharmacists. II. Some pharmacists are accountants.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only accountants are engineers" means "All engineers are accountants" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only accountants are engineers
Converted: All engineers are accountants

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All engineers are accountants" → engineers inside accountants
Step 2: "All engineers are pharmacists" → engineers inside pharmacists
Step 3: engineers inside both accountants and pharmacists

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All accountants are pharmacists"
We only know engineers is inside both - accountants could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some pharmacists are accountants"
All engineers are accountants and all engineers are pharmacists
The engineers portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 7

Statements: Only equipment are instruments. All instruments are furniture. Conclusions: I. All equipment are furniture. II. Some furniture are equipment.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only equipment are instruments" means "All instruments are equipment" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only equipment are instruments
Converted: All instruments are equipment

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All instruments are equipment" → instruments inside equipment
Step 2: "All instruments are furniture" → instruments inside furniture
Step 3: instruments inside both equipment and furniture

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All equipment are furniture"
We only know instruments is inside both - equipment could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some furniture are equipment"
All instruments are equipment and all instruments are furniture
The instruments portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 8

Statements: Only sustainable are rare. All rare are reliable. Conclusions: I. All sustainable are reliable. II. Some reliable are sustainable.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only sustainable are rare" means "All rare are sustainable" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only sustainable are rare
Converted: All rare are sustainable

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All rare are sustainable" → rare inside sustainable
Step 2: "All rare are reliable" → rare inside reliable
Step 3: rare inside both sustainable and reliable

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All sustainable are reliable"
We only know rare is inside both - sustainable could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some reliable are sustainable"
All rare are sustainable and all rare are reliable
The rare portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 9

Statements: Only rare are efficient. All efficient are useful. Conclusions: I. All rare are useful. II. Some useful are rare.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only rare are efficient" means "All efficient are rare" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only rare are efficient
Converted: All efficient are rare

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All efficient are rare" → efficient inside rare
Step 2: "All efficient are useful" → efficient inside useful
Step 3: efficient inside both rare and useful

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All rare are useful"
We only know efficient is inside both - rare could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some useful are rare"
All efficient are rare and all efficient are useful
The efficient portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 10

Statements: Only birds are omnivores. All omnivores are domestic. Conclusions: I. All birds are domestic. II. Some domestic are birds.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only birds are omnivores" means "All omnivores are birds" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only birds are omnivores
Converted: All omnivores are birds

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All omnivores are birds" → omnivores inside birds
Step 2: "All omnivores are domestic" → omnivores inside domestic
Step 3: omnivores inside both birds and domestic

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All birds are domestic"
We only know omnivores is inside both - birds could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some domestic are birds"
All omnivores are birds and all omnivores are domestic
The omnivores portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 11

Statements: Only engineers are accountants. All accountants are pharmacists. Conclusions: I. All engineers are pharmacists. II. Some pharmacists are engineers.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only engineers are accountants" means "All accountants are engineers" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only engineers are accountants
Converted: All accountants are engineers

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All accountants are engineers" → accountants inside engineers
Step 2: "All accountants are pharmacists" → accountants inside pharmacists
Step 3: accountants inside both engineers and pharmacists

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All engineers are pharmacists"
We only know accountants is inside both - engineers could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some pharmacists are engineers"
All accountants are engineers and all accountants are pharmacists
The accountants portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 12

Statements: Only tools are utensils. All utensils are electronics. Conclusions: I. All tools are electronics. II. Some electronics are tools.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only tools are utensils" means "All utensils are tools" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only tools are utensils
Converted: All utensils are tools

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All utensils are tools" → utensils inside tools
Step 2: "All utensils are electronics" → utensils inside electronics
Step 3: utensils inside both tools and electronics

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All tools are electronics"
We only know utensils is inside both - tools could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some electronics are tools"
All utensils are tools and all utensils are electronics
The utensils portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 13

Statements: Only nurses are managers. All managers are accountants. Conclusions: I. All nurses are accountants. II. Some accountants are nurses.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only nurses are managers" means "All managers are nurses" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only nurses are managers
Converted: All managers are nurses

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All managers are nurses" → managers inside nurses
Step 2: "All managers are accountants" → managers inside accountants
Step 3: managers inside both nurses and accountants

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All nurses are accountants"
We only know managers is inside both - nurses could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some accountants are nurses"
All managers are nurses and all managers are accountants
The managers portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 14

Statements: Only invertebrates are diurnal. All diurnal are warm-blooded. Conclusions: I. All invertebrates are warm-blooded. II. Some warm-blooded are invertebrates.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only invertebrates are diurnal" means "All diurnal are invertebrates" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only invertebrates are diurnal
Converted: All diurnal are invertebrates

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All diurnal are invertebrates" → diurnal inside invertebrates
Step 2: "All diurnal are warm-blooded" → diurnal inside warm-blooded
Step 3: diurnal inside both invertebrates and warm-blooded

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All invertebrates are warm-blooded"
We only know diurnal is inside both - invertebrates could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some warm-blooded are invertebrates"
All diurnal are invertebrates and all diurnal are warm-blooded
The diurnal portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 15

Statements: Only furniture are equipment. All equipment are electronics. Conclusions: I. All furniture are electronics. II. Some electronics are furniture.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only furniture are equipment" means "All equipment are furniture" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only furniture are equipment
Converted: All equipment are furniture

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All equipment are furniture" → equipment inside furniture
Step 2: "All equipment are electronics" → equipment inside electronics
Step 3: equipment inside both furniture and electronics

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All furniture are electronics"
We only know equipment is inside both - furniture could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some electronics are furniture"
All equipment are furniture and all equipment are electronics
The equipment portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 16

Statements: Only instruments are machines. All machines are utensils. Conclusions: I. All instruments are utensils. II. Some utensils are instruments.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only instruments are machines" means "All machines are instruments" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only instruments are machines
Converted: All machines are instruments

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All machines are instruments" → machines inside instruments
Step 2: "All machines are utensils" → machines inside utensils
Step 3: machines inside both instruments and utensils

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All instruments are utensils"
We only know machines is inside both - instruments could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some utensils are instruments"
All machines are instruments and all machines are utensils
The machines portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 17

Statements: Only teachers are athletes. All athletes are artists. Conclusions: I. All teachers are artists. II. Some artists are teachers.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only teachers are athletes" means "All athletes are teachers" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only teachers are athletes
Converted: All athletes are teachers

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All athletes are teachers" → athletes inside teachers
Step 2: "All athletes are artists" → athletes inside artists
Step 3: athletes inside both teachers and artists

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All teachers are artists"
We only know athletes is inside both - teachers could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some artists are teachers"
All athletes are teachers and all athletes are artists
The athletes portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 18

Statements: Only wild are fish. All fish are warm-blooded. Conclusions: I. All wild are warm-blooded. II. Some warm-blooded are wild.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only wild are fish" means "All fish are wild" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only wild are fish
Converted: All fish are wild

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All fish are wild" → fish inside wild
Step 2: "All fish are warm-blooded" → fish inside warm-blooded
Step 3: fish inside both wild and warm-blooded

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All wild are warm-blooded"
We only know fish is inside both - wild could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some warm-blooded are wild"
All fish are wild and all fish are warm-blooded
The fish portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 19

Statements: Only engineers are doctors. All doctors are writers. Conclusions: I. All engineers are writers. II. Some writers are engineers.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only engineers are doctors" means "All doctors are engineers" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only engineers are doctors
Converted: All doctors are engineers

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All doctors are engineers" → doctors inside engineers
Step 2: "All doctors are writers" → doctors inside writers
Step 3: doctors inside both engineers and writers

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All engineers are writers"
We only know doctors is inside both - engineers could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some writers are engineers"
All doctors are engineers and all doctors are writers
The doctors portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Question 20

Statements: Only mammals are fish. All fish are amphibians. Conclusions: I. All mammals are amphibians. II. Some amphibians are mammals.
Understanding 'Only' Statement:
"Only mammals are fish" means "All fish are mammals" (reversal!)

Conversion:
Original: Only mammals are fish
Converted: All fish are mammals

Venn Diagram:
Step 1: "All fish are mammals" → fish inside mammals
Step 2: "All fish are amphibians" → fish inside amphibians
Step 3: fish inside both mammals and amphibians

Checking Conclusions:

✗ Conclusion I: "All mammals are amphibians"
We only know fish is inside both - mammals could be larger - DOES NOT FOLLOW

✓ Conclusion II: "Some amphibians are mammals"
All fish are mammals and all fish are amphibians
The fish portion is common to both - FOLLOWS

Answer: Only conclusion II follows
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