For each of the following sentences, select the best translation into predicate logic, using the given constants and predicates.
-Some cherries are red.
A) Sc • Rc
B) (∃x)(Cx ⊃ Rx)
C) Cs • Cr
D) (∃x)(Cx • Rx)
E) (∀x)(Cx • Rx)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct translation is "There exists some x such that x is a cherry and x is red." This captures the idea that some cherries are red without implying that all cherries are red or that being a cherry implies being red.

For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Best Translation