What is Syllogism? | Definition, Examples, and Tricks Syllogism Concept By Wisdom Helps

What is Syllogism? | Definition, Examples, and Tricks

Syllogism is one of the most important topics in logical reasoning and is frequently asked in competitive exams such as SSC, Banking, and Railways. It is a method of reasoning where a valid conclusion is drawn from a set of given statements.

In simple words, a Syllogism means deriving a conclusion logically from the given premises. No external knowledge is needed—answers must be based only on the statements provided.

Syllogism : 

                                In questions, some statements are given, followed by certain conclusions. Consider the statements to be true, even if they seem to contradict commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions carefully and then decide which of them logically follows from the given statements.

📖 Types of Statements in Syllogism

1. All A are B 
2. Some A are B
3. No A is B
4. Some A are not B

Based on those mentioned earlier, we can say clearly that there are 2 positive statements and 2 Negative statements in syllogisms 
Important tip : Remember, Positive Conclusions follow positive Statements only,  same as Negative conclusions follow negative statements only 

To understand these four statements, we need to represent them using Venn diagrams. In our video class, we explain how to apply and interpret these diagrams step by step (click on the image to view clearly)

🎯 How to Solve Syllogisms Quickly?

The best way to solve Syllogism questions is by using a Venn Diagram.
👉 Steps:

1. Draw circles to represent sets.
2. Mark the overlapping areas as per the statements.
3. From the diagram, check all possible conclusions.

💡 Why is Syllogism Important?

• Improves logical and analytical thinking
• Helps in scoring quickly in the reasoning section
• Frequently asked in almost every competitive exam

Syllogism is not just a reasoning topic—it is a way to sharpen logical ability. With consistent practice, you can easily score full marks in this section.

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