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Syllogism — Revision Notes
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Key Topics to Revise
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Understanding Syllogism Basics
- Syllogism studies given statements to substantiate derived conclusions
- Premises are the evidence provided; conclusions are drawn from premises
- We must treat terms in isolation without considering their literal meanings
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Four Types of Categorical Statements (AEIO)
- A-type: Universally Affirmative (All A are B)
- E-type: Universally Negative (No A are B)
- I-type: Particular Affirmative (Some A are B)
3
Standard Deductions and Truth Values
- From 'All A are B': Some A are B, Some B are A (definitely true)
- From 'No A are B': No B are A, Some A are not B, Some B are not A (definitely true)
- From 'Some A are B': Some B are A (definitely true)
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Special Statements and Combined Deductions
- 'Only A are B' means 'All B are A' (reverse of normal all statement)
- 'All A is not B' means 'Some A are not B'
- Two statement combinations follow specific patterns
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What topics are covered in Syllogism for CAT?
Syllogism is an important chapter in CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Understanding Syllogism Basics, Four Types of Categorical Statements (AEIO), Standard Deductions and Truth Values, Special Statements and Combined Deductions.
How important is Syllogism for CAT?
Syllogism is a frequently tested chapter in CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 45 practice questions available for this chapter.
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