Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
Which term performs the function of an intermediary in a syllogism?
AMajor term
BMiddle term ✓ Correct
CMinor term
DCopula
Correct answer: (B) Middle term — The middle term acts as the intermediary, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The middle term acts as the intermediary, so that is the answer.
★It is compared with both the major and the minor term.
★Through it the two other terms are connected in the conclusion.
★Without the middle term the premises could not be joined.
★So it plays the linking, intermediary role.
★So the answer is middle term.
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