Statements: All birds are tall. Some of the tallest are hens. Conclusions:Hens are a type of bird.Some of the chickens are rather tall.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer:B
Statements: All birds are tall. Some of the tallest are hens. Conclusions:Hens are a type of bird.Some of the chickens are rather tall.
A. Only conclusion I follows B. Only conclusion II follows C. Either I or II follows D. Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: There is no solid conclusion because the middle term 'tall' is not dispersed even once in the premises. However, because II is the inverse of the second premise, it holds true.