Question

Which passage is the best example of deductive reasoning? A) Petra sees that all the kids at her school walk home. Tomorrow she will tell her mother she doesn't need a ride home. B) Saul is buying a present for his sister. He asks his mother for suggestions and then goes to the mall to find something. C) Everyone in Mr.Kim's class got an A on the test. Casey is in Mr.Kim's class, so he must have received an A on the test. D) Aaron wants to try something new for lunch. He asks his coworkers what they like and then decides where to eat.

Answer 1

Which passage is the best example of deductive reasoning?

A) Petra sees that all the kids at her school walk home. Tomorrow she will tell her mother she doesn't need a ride home.

B) Saul is buying a present for his sister. He asks his mother for suggestions and then goes to the mall to find something.

C) Everyone in Mr.Kim's class got an A on the test. Casey is in Mr.Kim's class, so he must have received an A on the test.

D) Aaron wants to try something new for lunch. He asks his coworkers what they like and then decides where to eat.

Answer 2

I think the best example of deductive reasoning would have to be C.