Read the incomplete syllogism below and answer the question that follows.

Premise: All sea turtles live in the ocean.

Conclusion: Therefore, Steve lives in the ocean.

Which premise is missing?

Steve is a sea turtle.

All sea turtles are named Steve.

One sea turtle lives in the ocean.

Steve travels to the ocean.

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29 February, 21:45

Read the incomplete syllogism below and answer the question that follows.

Premise: All sea turtles live in the ocean.

Conclusion: Therefore, Steve lives in the ocean.

Which premise is missing?

Steve is a sea turtle.

All sea turtles are named Steve.

One sea turtle lives in the ocean.

Steve travels to the ocean.

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Ryland Graham · Answer 1

The missing premise in the given statements is: Steve is a sea turtle. This is the missing premise because as stated on the first line above, "all sea turtles live in the ocean". But in the conclusion, it mentioned the name Steve. The question is, who or what is Steve? It is not mentioned in the premise. Therefore, the missing statement is "Steve is a sea turtle".