Multiple Choice
For the next group of questions, consider the following syllogism: All mammals are animals that breathe by means of lungs.
All whales are mammals.
All whales are animals that breathe by means of lungs.
-What is the major premise of the syllogism?
A) All mammals are animals.
B) All mammals are animals that breathe by means of lungs.
C) All whales are mammals.
D) All whales are animals.
E) All whales are animals that breathe by means of lungs.
Correct Answer:

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