EXAMPLE 2.1.19

1. Select the statement that is the negation of "I walk or I chew gum."

A. I don't walk and I chew gum.

B. I don't walk or I chew gum.

C. I don't walk and I don't chew gum.

D. I don't walk or I don't chew gum.

E. I walk until I step on chewed gum.

Solution: C

2. Select the statement that is the negation of "I'm mad as heck and I'm not going to take it anymore."

A. I'm not mad as heck and I'm not going to take it anymore.

B. I'm not mad as heck or I'm not going to take it anymore.

C. I'm not mad as heck and I am going to take it anymore.

D. I'm not mad as heck or I am going to take it anymore.

Solution: D

3. Select the statement that is the negation of "All of the businesses are closed."

A. Some of the businesses are closed.

B. Some of the businesses are not closed.

C. None of the businesses are closed.

D. All of the businesses are open.

E. All of my clothes are businesslike.

Solution: B

4. Select the statement that is the negation of the statement "Some pilots are pirates."

A. All pilots are pirates.

B. No pilots are pirates.

C. Some pilots are not pirates.

D. All pirates are pilots.

Solution: B