Symbolizing Complex Conditionals: All of the sentences in this exercise follow one of the two basic patterns introduced on packet page 1.8. The feedback gives the appropriate way to understand each sentence. See the help screen for important instructions about Fill-in-the-Blank quizzes.
If you like the WORK, then if the pay is REASONABLE, you should take the JOB.
(W→R)→J
(J→W)→R
J→(W→R)
Supposing that when you SING the audience LAUGHS, you should keep your day JOB.
(S→L)→J
S→(L→J)
J→(S→L)
(S&L)→J
So long as a good EFFORT leads to a good REWARD, the world is FAIR.
(E→R)→F
E→(R→F)
E→(F→R)
F→(E→R)
Assuming that if the COWBOYS lose then the REDSKINS go to the playoffs, it will be an exciting GAME.
(C→R)→G
C→(R→G)
G→(C→R)
C→(G→R)
If the WIND's blowing results in the BOUGH's breaking, we will witness the CRADLE's falling.
(W→B)→C
W→(B→C)
W→(C→B)
(B→W)→C
Supposing that when you are exposed to WATER your skin DISSOLVES, you ought to avoid the RAIN.
(W→D)→R
W→(D→R)
W→(R→D)
R→(W→D)
If you PLANT the seeds, then if it RAINS they will GROW.
P→(R→G)
(P→R)→G
(R→G)→P
P→(G→R)
If the WATERMELON is sweet, then if the BEER is cold, we shall have a good PICNIC.
W→(B→P)
(W→B)→P
(P→B)→W
P→(W→B)
Supposing that it rains black jelly BEANS, then if it FREEZES the streets will be paved with LICORICE.
B→(F→L)
(B→F)→L
(F→B)→L
L→(B→F)
Supposing that you're playing MONOPOLY, then if you pass GO, you'll collect two hundred DOLLARS.
M→(G→D)
(M→G)→D
(G→M)→D
D→(G→M)
In the event that the LOCUSTS begin to swarm, then should the RIVERS run red, the END is nigh.
L→(R→E)
(L→R)→E
(R→L)→E
E→(R→L)
As long as wearing a HAT results in increased INTELLIGENCE, it's rational to desire to become a COWBOY.
(H→I)→C
H→(I→C)
H→(C→I)
C→(H→I)
We should open the TEQUILA, provided that CHAOS leads to BEAUTY.
(C→B)→T
C→(B→T)
T→(C→B)
(T→C)→B
Given that ALASKA is far away, you'll need to FLY if you're going to be there TOMORROW.
A→(T→F)
(A→T)→F
(T→F)→A
T→(F→A)
Given that we live in STRAW huts, we shall surely PERISH, if we are attacked by fire-breathing DRAGONS.
S→(D→P)
(S→P)→D
(S→D)→P
S→(P→D)
You should avoid ABSTRACT thought, in the event that working with SYMBOLS brings about an allergic REACTION.
(S→R)→A
A→(R→S)
A→(S→R)
(A→S)→R
It's best to stay away from the PUDDING if finding SURPRISES in your dessert results in emotional DISTRESS.
(S→D)→P
S→(D→P)
P→(S→D)
(P→S)→D
Given that regular MAINTENANCE results in improved PERFORMANCE and longer engine LIFE, changing the OIL is definitely worthwhile.
(M→(P&L))→O
M→((P&L)→O)
M→(O→(P&L))
(M→O)→(P&L)
If blowing people apart with TANKS and BOMBS is wrong, then we must OPPOSE war, if we want to be MORAL.
(T&B)→(M→O)
(M→(T&B))→O
((T&B)→O)→M
((T&B)→M)→O
When FAITH leads to DOGMATISM and self-RIGHTEOUSNESS, one sees the merit of SKEPTICISM.
(F→(D&R))→S
F→((D&R)→S)
F→(S→(D&R))
(F→S)→(D&R)
If the salad contains JELLO, then you might want to leave it at HOME, if it also contains TUNA fish and MAYONNAISE.
J→((T&M)→H)
(J→H)→(T&M)
J→(H→(T&M))
J→(H&T&M)
We should turn off the TELEVISION, provided that watching people do stupid things for FAME and MONEY leads to brain ATROPHY.
((F&M)→A)→T
(F&M)→(A→T)
T→((F&M)→A)
(T→(F&M))→A
If Janet makes APRICOT jello and Brenda makes wild STRAWBERRY jello, then if Irene makes PINEAPPLE jello and Elisa makes LEMON jello, we will probably have too MUCH jello.
(A&S)→((P&L)→M)
((A&S)→(P&L))→M
M→((A&S)→(P&L))
(M→(A&S))→(P&L)
If existence lacks MEANING and PURPOSE, then if causal STRUCTURE is illusory, I would like a cup of COFFEE and a bowl of black cherry JELLO.
(M&P)→(S→(C&J))
((M&P)→S)→(C&J)
(C&J)→((M&P)→S)
((C&J)→(M&P))→S
Whenever you spend the winter in CANADA and ALASKA, you must bring GLOVES and a PARKA, provided that you want to SURVIVE.
(C&A)→(S→(G&P))
((C&A)→S)→(G&P)
(C&A)→((G&P)→S)
S→((C&A)→(G&P))
Given that they play different SPORTS, it would be rather ODD, though perhaps ENTERTAINING, if the Lakers met the Yankees in a CHAMPIONSHIP.
S→(C→(O&E))
S→((O&E)→C)
(S→O)&(C→E)
(S→O)&(E→C)
Supposing that it was found in the COTTAGE cheese, then it's likely to be FRIGHTENED and DANGEROUS and thoroughly EVIL, provided that it's still ALIVE.
C→(A→(F&D&E))
C→((F&D&E)→A)
(C→(F&D&E))→A
(C→A)→(F&D&E)
If seeing the FLOWERS brings about HAPPINESS, you should give thanks to the RAIN, the SUN and an army of BEES.
(F→H)→(R&S&B)
F→(H→(R&S&B))
H→(F→(R&S&B))
(H→F)→(R&S&B)
Assuming that when the HURRICANE hits you will lose ELECTRICITY and PHONE service, you ought to stock up on CANDLES, BATTERIES and FOOD.
(H→(E&P))→(C&B&F)
(E&P)→(H→(C&B&F))
((E&P)→H)→(C&B&F)
(H→(C&B&F))→(E&P)
If PLATO and ARISTOTLE lecture about virtue, then SPINOZA and LEIBNIZ will sit in quiet contemplation, provided that NIETZSCHE refrains from giggling.