Syntax of Predicate Logic
This quiz covers the syntax of predicate logic, including the formation of terms, formulas, and sentences.
Questions
Which of the following is a term in predicate logic?
- All men are mortal
- Socrates is a man
- The number of planets in our solar system is eight
- Every dog has its day
Which of the following is a formula in predicate logic?
- All men are mortal
- Socrates is a man
- The number of planets in our solar system is eight
- Every dog has its day
Which of the following is a sentence in predicate logic?
- All men are mortal
- Socrates is a man
- The number of planets in our solar system is eight
- Every dog has its day
Which of the following is a constant in predicate logic?
- x
- y
- Socrates
- The number 7
Which of the following is a variable in predicate logic?
- x
- y
- Socrates
- The number 7
Which of the following is a function term in predicate logic?
- father(John)
- brother(Mary)
- sister(Bob)
- All men are mortal
Which of the following is a predicate in predicate logic?
- All men are mortal
- Socrates is a man
- The number of planets in our solar system is eight
- Every dog has its day
Which of the following is a quantifier in predicate logic?
- All
- Some
- No
- Every
Which of the following is a logical connective in predicate logic?
- And
- Or
- Not
- If...then
Which of the following is a rule of inference in predicate logic?
- Modus ponens
- Modus tollens
- Hypothetical syllogism
- Disjunctive syllogism
Which of the following is a proof in predicate logic?
- A sequence of formulas that starts with axioms and ends with a theorem
- A sequence of formulas that is valid
- A sequence of formulas that is sound
- A sequence of formulas that is complete
Which of the following is a model in predicate logic?
- A set of objects and a set of relations on those objects
- A set of formulas that is consistent
- A set of formulas that is complete
- A set of formulas that is valid
Which of the following is a theorem in predicate logic?
- A formula that is true in every model
- A formula that is valid
- A formula that is sound
- A formula that is complete
Which of the following is a valid argument in predicate logic?
- An argument that has a true conclusion and true premises
- An argument that has a false conclusion and false premises
- An argument that has a true conclusion and false premises
- An argument that has a false conclusion and true premises
Which of the following is a sound argument in predicate logic?
- An argument that has a true conclusion and true premises
- An argument that has a false conclusion and false premises
- An argument that has a true conclusion and false premises
- An argument that has a false conclusion and true premises