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Take as true: All lilies are white. Some white things are soft. Conclusions: I. All lilies are soft.
II. Some white things are lilies. Which conclusion(s) follow?

Competition practiceSyllogism
  • ANeither I nor II follows
  • BOnly II follows
  • CBoth I and II follow
  • DOnly I follows

Step-by-Step Solution

The soft white things need not include lilies, so I does not follow. All lilies are white, so some white things are lilies (II).
Answer: B) Only II follows

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