Question

question 12 (1 point)
is it possible to connect two propositions with the connective \if\ in such a way that both propositions are asserted?

no, because with \if,\ neither proposition is ever asserted.
yes, because with \if,\ one of the two propositions (but not both) is always asserted.
yes, because with \if,\ both propositions are always asserted.

Explanation:

When using the connective "if" (to form a conditional statement "if P, then Q"), the structure presents a relationship between P (antecedent) and Q (consequent) but does not assert that P is true or that Q is true. It only asserts the conditional relationship. So neither the antecedent nor the consequent is being asserted as true in the act of using "if" to connect them.

Answer:

A. No, because with "if," neither proposition is ever asserted.