Logic and Critical Thinking
Quiz 1:
Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
Concepts, Terms, and Definitions
1. A definition is only limited to a definiendum and definiens.
a. True
b. False
2. A term as to quantity refers to the number of things in certain class or group while
as to quality pertains to the expression in an object or thing either positive or
negative.
a. True
b. False
3. Arrange the following based on the structure of an argument.
1. Major Premise
2. Minor Premise
3. Conclusion
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 3, 1
c. 2, 1, 3
d. 3, 2, 1
4. Which among the following are examples of univocal, equivocal, and analogous
terms?
a. Cruel stepmother and cruel sea
b. Foot of the stairs and foot of the mountain
c. Man and person.
d. “Orange” for color and “Orange” for fruit
5. A definition can use metaphorical language to extend the interpretation of a term.
a. True
b. False
6. Which among the following is the best example of a definition by cause?
a. A test tube is a laboratory tool for experimentation.
b. A chemical is a substance that is made by a chemical process.
c. None of the following
d. A paper is used for writing.
7. A definition, "A basketball is a form of sports with two teams and with 5 players in
each team during a game." is an example of?
a. Nominal definition
b. Real definition by cause
c. Definition by property
d. Real definition by description
8. A square (is a plane figure with equal sides)
A square (has four lines) or (is flat)
What is the difference between the two suppositions above?
a. None of the following
b. The first one is with the segmented description of the subject while the
second is about the definitive representation of the subject.
c. The first one is about the definitive representation of the subject while the
second is with the segmented description of the subject.
d. Both are referring to the descriptions of the object.
9. Which among the following statements is considered a valid definition?
a. Love is like a rosary that is full of mystery.
b. Malayan Colleges Mindanao is a haven of intelligent people.
c. Love is a feeling of attraction that includes affection and tenderness felt by
lovers.
d. Engineering is one of the difficult programs to take in college.
10. Choose A if the statements are true. B if one statement is true and the other is
not. C if both statements are false.
Concepts are anything that exists in our minds including those that are produced
by our imagination. Terms are those with external and perceivable signs which
usually a word that describes a concept.
a. A
b. C
c. B
11. In a definition, a definiendum is a group of words that usually define a term while
a definiens is a term being defined.
a. True
b. False
12. What classification of logic is the argument below?
All that lay eggs have feathers
Snakes lay eggs
Ergo, snakes have feathers
a. Inductive Logic
b. Deductive Logic
c. Material Logic
13. Which among the following is a nominal definition?
a. The president is Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
b. Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with substance and the
changes that they go through.
c. A paper is a writing tool usually made from vegetable fibers.
d. Both A and C.
14. Answer A if the statements are true. B if the first statement is true while the
second is false. And, C if all statements are false.
Logic is a branch of Philosophy that evaluates arguments with correct reasoning
through critical thinking. It is a branch of philosophy because it is the foundation
of creating a sound judgment and argument in becoming a better Philosopher.
a. C
b. A
c. B
15. What kind of definition, " A laptop is a small computer used for editing pictures
and videos, writing documents and slides, etc.", is?
a. definition by property
b. definition by logical accident
c. nominal definition
d. Real definition