Syllogistic Form 4F
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some P are not M.

-For Syllogistic Form 4F, after filling in the Venn diagram,
A) There is an X on the line between areas 2 and 5 and between areas 6 and 7.
B) Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7.
C) Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X in area 7.
D) Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 3 and 6.
E) Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7.

Question

Syllogistic Form 4F
Given the following syllogistic form:
Some P are not M.

-For Syllogistic Form 4F, after filling in the Venn diagram, 
A) There is an X on the line between areas 2 and 5 and between areas 6 and 7. 
B) Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7. 
C) Areas 5 and 6 are shaded, and there is an X in area 7. 
D) Areas 1 and 4 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 3 and 6. 
E) Areas 2 and 3 are shaded, and there is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "Some P are not M" means that there is at least one element in the P circle that does not overlap with the M circle. This is represented by shading areas 1 and 4. The rest of the diagram is left unshaded.

There is an X on the line between areas 6 and 7 because there could be elements in the U circle that belong neither to P nor to M. Therefore, we cannot conclude anything about the relationship between areas 6 and 7.

Syllogistic Form 4F Given the Following Syllogistic Form