Which of the following categorical propositions is in standard form?
A) Some nerve cells are not susceptible of being regenerated.
B) Not all incumbents are candidates who will be reelected.
C) No recessions are times of economic expansion.
D) Some allergic reactions last several hours.
E) All surfers are opposed to coastal pollution.

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The standard form of a categorical proposition has the subject term before the predicate term and uses the copula "are" between them. Option C is the only categorical proposition that is in standard form - No recessions are times of economic expansion. The subject term is "recessions" and the predicate term is "times of economic expansion," and they are connected with the copula "are not."

Which of the Following Categorical Propositions Is in Standard Form