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The Venn Test for Validity

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Diagram both premises — and only the premises — on three overlapping circles. If the conclusion already appears in the diagram, the syllogism is valid.

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Valid means the premises drew the conclusion for you.

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Diagram universal premises before particular ones; shading determines where an X can land.