Verbal Reasoning - Syllogism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 1 (Q.No. 11)
Directions to Solve
In each of the following questions two statements are given and these statements are followed by two conclusions numbered (1) and (2). You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer:
- (A) If only (1) conclusion follows
- (B) If only (2) conclusion follows
- (C) If either (1) or (2) follows
- (D) If neither (1) nor (2) follows and
- (E) If both (1) and (2) follow.
11.
Statements: Some dogs are bats. Some bats are cats.
Conclusions:
- Some dogs are cats.
- Some cats are dogs.
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Discussion:
59 comments Page 5 of 6.
Surya said:
1 decade ago
Can any one tell how to solve the possibility questions?
So ni said:
1 decade ago
Can you tell me what is the use of second venn diagram?
Unmesh said:
10 years ago
By looking at 2nd diagram we can say both are correct.
Jot said:
8 years ago
WHY EITHER A OR B IS NOT TRUE? Please explain.
Deb Nc said:
4 years ago
According to me, E is the correct answer.
(13)
Amit said:
7 years ago
I agree@Jot.
Please anyone explain us.
Please anyone explain us.
Baye sisay said:
9 years ago
Very good explanations. Thank you all.
JUNAID said:
8 years ago
Option E is correct as per figure.
Bhautik savaliya said:
8 years ago
Thanks for the given explanation.
Rajashri said:
7 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Sundar.
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