Some S are P. (Aristotelian standpoint) After filling in the Venn diagram,
A) Area 1 is shaded, and there is a circled X in Area 2.
B) There is an X in Area 2, and there are no other marks.
C) There is a circled X in Area 2 and there are no other marks.
D) Area 2 is shaded, and there is a circled X in Area 1
E) There is an X in Area 1, and there are no other marks.

Question

Some S are P. (Aristotelian standpoint)  After filling in the Venn diagram,
A) Area 1 is shaded, and there is a circled X in Area 2. 
B) There is an X in Area 2, and there are no other marks. 
C) There is a circled X in Area 2 and there are no other marks. 
D) Area 2 is shaded, and there is a circled X in Area 1 
E) There is an X in Area 1, and there are no other marks.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the statement "Some S are P," we know that there is at least one object that belongs to both the S circle and the P circle. This object is represented as an "X" in the area of overlap between the two circles (Area 2). There is no information given about any other objects or areas, so the correct answer is B, which simply reflects the presence of the "X" in Area 2 with no additional markings.

Some S Are P