Predicate Logic Quizzes: Master Advanced Logical Reasoning

Question 1

Which of the following is a valid interpretation of the predicate logic statement: ∀x(Px → Qx)?

Accepted Answer

For all x, if x is P, then x is Q.

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There exists an x such that if x is P, then x is Q.

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For all x, if x is Q, then x is P.

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There exists an x such that x is P and x is Q.

Question 2

What is the domain of discourse for the following statement: ∀x(Student(x) → Human(x)) ?

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All students

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All humans

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All living beings

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All university students

Question 3

Which of the following is a valid conclusion from the premises: ∀x(Philosopher(x) → Wise(x)) and Philosopher(Socrates)?

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Wise(Socrates)

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Socrates is a philosopher

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All wise people are philosophers

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There exists a philosopher who is wise

Question 4

What is the normal form of the statement: ∃x(¬(Px ∨ Qx)) ?

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∀x(¬Px ∧ ¬Qx)

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¬∀x(Px ∨ Qx)

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∃x(¬Px) ∧ ∃x(¬Qx)

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¬∃x(Px) ∨ ¬∃x(Qx)

Question 5

What is the negation of the statement "∃x(Fx ∧ Gx)"?

Accepted Answer

∀x(¬Fx ∨ ¬Gx)

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∃x(¬Fx ∧ ¬Gx)

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∀x(Fx → ¬Gx)

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∃x(Gx → ¬Fx)

Question 6

Translate the statement "All philosophers are wise" into predicate logic using universal quantification.

Accepted Answer

∀x(Fx → Wx)

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∃x(Fx ∧ Wx)

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∀x(Wx → Fx)

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∃x(Fx ∨ Wx)

Question 7

Given the premises ∀x(Fx → Gx) and Fa, which of the following can be logically inferred?

Accepted Answer

Ga

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¬Fa

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¬Ga

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∀x(Gx → Fx)

Question 8

Translate the statement "There is no prime number greater than 10" into predicate logic using quantifiers.

Accepted Answer

∀x((Px ∧ x > 10) → ¬P(x))

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∃x((Px ∧ x > 10) → ¬P(x))

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∀x((Px ∧ x ≤ 10) → P(x))

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∃x((Px ∧ x ≤ 10) → P(x))

Question 9

In natural language processing, how does higher-order predicate logic enhance our ability to analyze language?

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It allows us to quantify predicates, expressing complex relationships between propositions.

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It employs higher-order functions to represent logical connections.

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It directly translates sentences from natural language into logical form.

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It is primarily used for knowledge representation in expert systems.

Question 10

In predicate logic, which inference rule allows you to derive P from Q → P?

Accepted Answer

Modus Ponens

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Modus Tollens

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Hypothetical Syllogism

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Disjunctive Syllogism

Question 11

What is the negation of the statement "For all x, x is a mammal"?

Accepted Answer

There exists an x such that x is not a mammal.

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No x is a mammal.

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All mammals are x.

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Some mammals are not x.

Question 12

Which quantifier represents "there exists at least one"?

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∃

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∀

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¬

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∨

Question 13

Given the domain {1, 2, 3} and F(x) is true for x = 1 and x = 3, while G(x) is true for x = 2 and x = 3, what is the truth value of the proposition "∃x(Fx ∧ Gx)"?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 14

What is the converse of the statement "If it rains, the streets get wet"?

Accepted Answer

If the streets get wet, it rains.

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If it doesn't rain, the streets don't get wet.

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If the streets don't get wet, it doesn't rain.

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If it rains, the streets may or may not get wet.

Question 15

Which of the following is a first-order predicate logic statement?

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All dogs are mammals.

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X is greater than Y.

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The sum of two numbers is 10.

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The sky is blue.

Question 16

What is the domain of discourse for the proposition "∀x(Px → Qx)"?

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The set of all objects

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The set of all people

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The set of all true propositions

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The set of all numbers

Question 17

Define the fallacy of affirming the consequent in predicate logic.

Accepted Answer

Assuming the truth of the consequent to prove the truth of the antecedent

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Assuming the falsity of the antecedent to prove the falsity of the consequent

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Assuming the truth of the antecedent to prove the falsity of the consequent

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Assuming the falsity of the consequent to prove the truth of the antecedent

Question 18

Explain the primary distinction between first-order and second-order logic.

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Second-order logic allows variables to range over predicates, while first-order logic does not

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First-order logic allows variables to range over predicates, while second-order logic does not

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First-order logic is more expressive than second-order logic

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Second-order logic is more expressive than first-order logic

Question 19

What is the significance of using a model in predicate logic?

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To provide a concrete interpretation of a proposition

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To determine the validity of a proposition

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To generate new propositions

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To simplify a proposition

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of predicate logic?

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It relies on natural language for its syntax

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It uses variables to represent individuals

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It employs quantifiers to indicate the scope of variables

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It allows for complex propositions and nested statements

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of using existential quantifiers in predicate logic?

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To indicate that something exists with a certain property

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To indicate that something does not exist with a certain property

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To indicate that all things have a certain property

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To indicate that no things have a certain property

Question 22

Which of the following is a valid inference rule in predicate logic that allows you to infer a specific instance of a universally quantified proposition?

Accepted Answer

Universal Instantiation

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Modus Tollens

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Hypothetical Syllogism

Question 23

Which quantifier is used to indicate that a property is true for at least one member of a domain?

Accepted Answer

Existential Quantifier

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Universal Quantifier

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Negative Quantifier

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Bound Quantifier

Question 24

In a predicate, which term refers to the entity to which the property is being attributed?

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Subject Term

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Predicate Term

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Quantifier Term

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Variable Term

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-formed formula (WFF) in predicate logic?

Accepted Answer

It contains free variables.

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It is closed under conjunction.

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It is closed under implication.

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It is closed under negation.

Question 26

Which type of logical fallacy is committed when one assumes the truth of the consequent of a conditional statement and infers the truth of the antecedent?

Accepted Answer

Affirming the Consequent

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Straw Man

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Appeal to Ignorance

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Denying the Antecedent

Question 27

Which of the following is a valid argument form in predicate logic that allows you to infer a universally quantified proposition from a specific instance?

Accepted Answer

Universal Generalization

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Hypothetical Syllogism

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Disjunctive Syllogism

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Existential Instantiation

Question 28

Consider the predicate: 'x is a prime number'. Which of the following is a valid instance of this predicate?

Accepted Answer

7 is a prime number

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London is a city

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Philosophy is a subject

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2 is an even number

Question 29

Which inference rule in predicate logic allows you to infer a universally quantified proposition from a universally quantified proposition?

Accepted Answer

Universal Generalization

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Existential Instantiation

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Disjunctive Syllogism

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Hypothetical Syllogism