Which of the following is a modus ponens argument?
A)If you are happy,then you smile.You are happy.Therefore,you smile.
B)If thieves are skilled,they do not bungle their robberies.Thieves are not skilled.Therefore,they bungle their robberies.
C)If you are happy,then you smile.You are not happy.Therefore,you do not smile.
D)If thieves are skilled,then they do not bungle their robberies.Thieves do not bungle their robberies.Therefore,they are skilled.

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This is a modus ponens argument because it follows the form of "If p then q. p, therefore q." The statement "if you are happy, then you smile" is the premise that sets up the conditional statement. The second premise, "you are happy," affirms the antecedent, and the conclusion "therefore, you smile" follows logically from the premises.

Which of the Following Is a Modus Ponens Argument