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Statements: Some books are novels. Some novels are thick. Conclusions: I. All books are thick.
II. Some books are thick. Which conclusion(s) follow?

Competition practiceSyllogism
  • ANeither I nor II follows
  • BBoth I and II follow
  • COnly I follows
  • DOnly II follows

Step-by-Step Solution

With two 'some' statements there is no definite link between books and thick things. Neither I nor II is certain, and they are not a complementary pair (all / some), so neither follows.
Answer: A) Neither I nor II follows

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