Consider the following syllogism: If it's a robin then it is a bird.
It is a bird.
Therefore, it is a robin.
In the example above, "Therefore, it is a robin" is a _________________ of a _________________ syllogism.
A) premise; categorical
B) conclusion; categorical
C) premise; conditional
D) conclusion; conditional

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The statement "Therefore, it is a robin" is a conclusion drawn from the given premises. The syllogism is conditional because it involves an "if-then" statement.

Consider the Following Syllogism: If It's a Robin Then It