If it is raining, then I will take my umbrella.It is not raining.Therefore, I didn't take my umbrella.
This syllogism is an example of
A) denying the antecedent.
B) denying the consequent.
C) affirming the antecedent.
D) affirming the consequent.

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This syllogism is an example of denying the antecedent, which is a logical fallacy. The argument assumes that if the antecedent (it is raining) is false, then the consequent (I will take my umbrella) must also be false, which is not necessarily true.

If It Is Raining, Then I Will Take My Umbrella