Two propositions with the same subject and predicate terms but differing in quality (both particular) are
AContradictory
BContrary
CSubalternation
DSub-contraries ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Sub-contraries
Explanation
Two particular propositions with the same terms differing only in quality are sub-contraries.
The I form 'Some S is P' and the O form 'Some S is not P' share subject and predicate.
They differ only in quality, one affirmative and one negative.
On the square of opposition such a particular pair can both be true but cannot both be false.
That relation of the I and O forms is called sub-contrariety.
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