Select the answer choice that correctly completes the following:
A- All comedians are cynics
B- Jerry is a comedian
C-Therefore...
A)All cynics are comedians
B)All persons named Jerry are cynics
C)Jerry's humor is cynical
D)Jerry is a cynic

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jerry is a cynic. Answer D is correct because it completes the logical connection between Jerry and cynics. The statement "Jerry is a comedianâ€ establishes that Jerry is within the class of all comedians. Since the major premise establishes that "all comedians are cynics," Jerry the comedian must also be a cynic. Answers A and B are incorrect because both are too over-inclusive for a logical conclusion (they use the word "all"). Answer C is incorrect because the conclusion is about Jerry's humor and not Jerry.

Select the Answer Choice That Correctly Completes the Following