Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R S Aggarwal – Logical reasoning – Quantifier Subject Copula Predicate.

Here’s a focused explanation and guide based on Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal, particularly from the chapter on Logical Reasoning—specifically the structure of standard categorical statements using:

Quantifier – Subject – Copula – Predicate (Q – S – C – P)

This format helps break down logical statements into components, which is essential for solving syllogism-type questions.

1. Basic Structure of Logical Statements:

A standard statement in logical reasoning follows:

Quantifier + Subject + Copula + Predicate

Example 1:

Statement: All men are mortal.

• Quantifier: All

• Subject: men

• Copula: are

• Predicate: mortal

Structure: All + men + are + mortal

Example 2:

Statement: No student is lazy.

• Quantifier: No

• Subject: student

• Copula: is

• Predicate: lazy

Structure: No + student + is + lazy

Example 3:

Statement: Some cats are black.

• Quantifier: Some

• Subject: cats

• Copula: are

• Predicate: black

Structure: Some + cats + are + black

2. Standard Forms of Categorical Propositions:

3. Why Learn Q-S-C-P?

• Helps in identifying valid syllogisms

• Crucial for Venn diagram-based reasoning

• Makes it easy to convert or infer statements

Conversions Based on Structure:

Practice Questions:

Q1. Break down the statement: Some engineers are not creative.

• Quantifier: Some

• Subject: engineers

• Copula: are not

• Predicate: creative

Type: O – Particular Negative

Q2. What type is the following: No dogs are reptiles.

• Quantifier: No

• Subject: dogs

• Copula: are

• Predicate: reptiles

Type: E – Universal Negative

R.S. Aggarwal Book Reference:

You’ll find this in:

• Part II: Logical Deduction

• Chapter: Logic (Statements and Conclusions / Syllogism)

• Exercises include:

  • Direct Q-S-C-P identification

  • Syllogism MCQs

  • Venn diagram conclusions

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• PDF worksheet with 20 questions

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Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R S Aggarwal – Logical reasoning – Quantifier Subject Copula Predicate.

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