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either the train is late or it has derailed a the
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Either the train is late, or it has derailed.
A. The train is late.
B. The train is not late.
C. The train is derailed.
D. The train is not derailed.
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In inclusive “or” statements, both parts can be true — unless specified as exclusive.
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C
Solution and Explanation
C. The train is derailed.
A. The train is late.
The original statement is “Either A or B.” Choosing both A and C (both components of the disjunction being true) still satisfies the logical form, though redundant.
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