Which of the following statements are sub-contraries? A. All sparrows are…
2025
Which of the following statements are sub-contraries? A. All sparrows are birds. B. No sparrows are birds. C. Some sparrows are birds. D. Some sparrows are not birds.
- A.
CD
- B.
BD
- C.
AB
- D.
BC
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Correct answer: A
Correct Answer: A Sub-contraries are between I (Some S are P) and O (Some S are not P). They can both be true, but cannot both be false at the same time. Applying this to the options: C. Some sparrows are birds → Particular Affirmative (I) D. Some sparrows are not birds → Particular Negative (O)