All birds have wings. Kiwis have wings. Which of the following can be concluded using deductive reasoning?
A. Kiwis are birds.
B. No conclusion can be obtained.
C. All birds are Kiwis.
D. Kiwis can fly.
Answer:B
All birds have wings. Kiwis have wings. Which of the following can be concluded using deductive reasoning?
A. Kiwis are birds. B. No conclusion can be obtained. C. All birds are Kiwis. D. Kiwis can fly.
Explanation: B) In deductive reasoning, identify two or more general premises (either known or assumed to be true) and then apply these accepted truths to a specific situation. In this case, the major premise is "All birds have wings." However, this does not mean that all winged creatures are birds. Hence, the minor premise "Kiwis have wings" cannot lead to the conclusion that kiwis are birds.