1. SYLLOGISMS: Ideas set out in logical patterns

2. EXAMPLE #1 MAJOR PREMISE: All men are mortal. MINOR PREMISE: Brad Pitt is a man. CONCLUSION: Brad Pitt is a mortal.

3. EXAMPLE #2 MAJOR PREMISE: No reptiles have fur. MINOR PREMISE: All snakes are reptiles. CONCLUSION: No snakes have fur.

4. EXAMPLE #3 MAJOR PREMISE: All horses have hooves. MINOR PREMISE: No humans have hooves. CONCLUSION: No humans are horses.

5. EXAMPLE #4 MAJOR PREMISE: Some say it is okay to drive very fast. MINOR PREMISE: Excessive speed often leads to accidents. CONCLUSION: No, it is not okay to speed.

6. EXAMPLE #5 MAJOR PREMISE: Should I do my homework? MINOR PREMISE: 1). If I don’t and the teacher checks, I’ll lose marks. lose marks. 2). If I don’t, I won’t understand what we are doing in class. doing in class. 3). CONCLUSION: I should do my homework.

7. EXAMPLE #6 MAJOR PREMISE: Cats have four paws. MINOR PREMISE: Rover has four paws. CONCLUSION: Rover is a cat.