Deductive Arguments Worksheet

Argument 1.

1. All Americans are rich (compared to people in the rest of the world)

2. George Bush is an American

C. George Bush is rich

Argument 2.

1. All Americans are rich (compared to people in the rest of the world)

2. Jane Doe is not rich

C. Jane Doe is not an American

Argument 3.

1. The Prime Minister’s dog is infected with fleas

2. Fleas are bacteria

C. The Prime Minister’s dog is infected with bacteria

Argument 4.

1. Collette owned a dog

2. All French bulldogs are dogs

C. Collette owned a French bulldog

Argument 5.

1. If the people elect their own government, then the political system is democratic

2. If the political system is democratic, then the economy is prosperous

C. If the people elect their own government, the economy must be prosperous

Argument 6.
1. All humans are either male or female

2. Jane Doe is not a male

C. Jane Doe is a female

Argument 7.

1. Everyone who plays football is a professional athlete

2. Christiano Rinaldo is a professional athlete

C. Everyone who plays football is Christiano Rinaldo