I am having a little trouble understanding this... could someone help me?
Look at the statement below. Is it an example of an inclusive or, or exclusive or.
If I go to the grocery store, or the bakery, I will buy cupcakes.
A. Inclusive or
B. Exclusive or
C. Both inclusive and exclusive
D. Neither inclusive or exclusive
Ok it didn't post the entire question... these are the answer choices A. Inclusive or
B. Exclusive or
C. Both inclusive and exclusive
D. Neither inclusive or exclusive
Inclusive or
Exclusive or
Both inclusive and exclusive
Neither inclusive or exclusive
inclusive means 1: comprehending stated limits or extremes <from Monday to Friday inclusive>
2 a: broad in orientation or scope b: covering or intended to cover all items, costs, or services
exclusive means 1 a: excluding or having power to exclude b: limiting or limited to possession, control, or use by a single individual or group
2 a: excluding others from participation b: snobbishly aloof
3 a: accepting or soliciting only a socially restricted patronage (as of the upper class) b: stylish, fashionable c: restricted in distribution, use, or appeal because of expense
4 a: single, sole <exclusive jurisdiction
So then my answer would be.... C?
To determine whether the statement is an example of an inclusive or an exclusive or, we need to understand the definitions of both.
An inclusive or (also known as a logical disjunction or simply "or") means that at least one of the conditions is true, but it is also possible for both conditions to be true.
An exclusive or (also known as a logical exclusive or simply "xor") means that only one of the conditions can be true and both conditions cannot be true at the same time.
Let's analyze the statement: "If I go to the grocery store, or the bakery, I will buy cupcakes."
In this statement, it implies that going to the grocery store and going to the bakery are two separate options. It also suggests that if the person goes to either the grocery store or the bakery, they will buy cupcakes.
Since both going to the grocery store and going to the bakery can be done independently, this statement is an example of an inclusive or. Therefore, the answer would be A. Inclusive or.