Identify the missing step in the following argument (remember the principles of charity and fairness!). Then put the argument into standard form. To cut down on writing, use capital letters to abbreviate English terms. Because all whales are mammals, at least some aquatic animals are mammals.

What will be an ideal response?


All W are M.
Some A are W.
So, some A are M.
Valid

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What will be an ideal response?

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