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3. The king
Here’s a simple basic test:
Here’s a simple basic test:
The King would have been furious if the dignitaries had arrived late, since he does not tolerate latecomers. As he isn’t furious, they must have arrived on time.A line of reasoning is clearly present but what is its structure?
The King does not tolerate latecomers |
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| The King would have been furious if the dignitaries had arrived late | The King isn’t furious |
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The dignitaries arrived on time |
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