Syllogism 3A
Given the following syllogism:
Jack can't be a mechanic because every mechanic owns tools, and Jack does not own any tools.
-For Syllogism 3A, the major premise is:
A) No people who own tools are people identical to Jack.
B) No people identical to Jack are mechanics.
C) All people identical to Jack are not people who own tools.
D) All people who own tools are mechanics.
E) All mechanics are people who own tools.

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The major premise is "every mechanic owns tools," which directly corresponds to choice E, stating that all mechanics are people who own tools.

Syllogism 3A Given the Following Syllogism