alleryStatements: No fish is a bird. All birds can fly. Conclusion: No fish can fly. The conclusion
Ais proved true
Bis a certainty
Cdoes not follow
Ddefinitely follows
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. does not follow
Other creatures besides birds may fly, so fish being non-birds says nothing about their ability to fly.
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