Question

Statements:
I. All persons who have done any creative work can be responsible critics.
II. Z has not done any creative work.
III. Therefore, \dots

• A. Z can be a responsible critic
• B. Z cannot be a responsible critic
• C. Z can become a responsible critic
• D. Z cannot become a responsible critic.

Hint:

When a statement reads “Only those who did $C$ can be $R$,” treat it as $R \Rightarrow C$. With $\neg C$, conclude $\neg R$.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Interpret I as: To be a responsible critic one must have done creative work (i.e., $R \Rightarrow C$; only those with creative work can be responsible critics).
Given II: Z has not done creative work ($\neg C$).
From $R \Rightarrow C$ and $\neg C$, Z cannot satisfy $R$; hence Z cannot be a responsible critic.
Therefore, option (b).