Syllogism 3I
Given the following syllogism:
Taffy must not be a dog because Taffy climbs trees and dogs never climb trees.
-After translating Syllogism 3I into standard form, the conclusion is:
A) All animals identical to Taffy are not dogs.
B) All cats are animals that climb trees.
C) No animals identical to Taffy are dogs.
D) All animals identical to Taffy are animals that climb trees.
E) No dogs are animals that climb trees.

Question

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In this syllogism, the major premise is "dogs never climb trees" and the minor premise is "Taffy climbs trees." From these premises, we can deduce the conclusion that "Taffy must not be a dog." The standard form of this syllogism is:

Major premise: All dogs are animals that do not climb trees.
Minor premise: Taffy is an animal that climbs trees.
Conclusion: Taffy is not a dog.

This corresponds to choice C, "No animals identical to Taffy are dogs."

Syllogism 3I Given the Following Syllogism