Consider this syllogism and decide whether the conclusion is logically true or false.
All dogs have paws…
Most pets have paws…
Therefore most pets are dogs.

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The conclusion is logically false because the premises do not support it. Having paws is a characteristic shared by dogs and many other pets, so the fact that most pets have paws does not logically lead to the conclusion that most pets are dogs.

Consider This Syllogism and Decide Whether the Conclusion Is Logically