Question

Without changing their meanings, convert each of the following sentences into a sentence having the form "If \(P\), then \(Q .\) " You fail only if you stop writing. (Ray Bradbury)

Short answer

The sentence 'You fail only if you stop writing.' is logically equivalent to 'If you stop writing, then you fail.'

Step-by-step solution

Identify P and Q

Look at the original sentence and identify the 'P' and 'Q', which is a combination of statements that will be used in the construction of the new sentence. Here 'P' is 'You stop writing' and 'Q' is 'You fail.'

Structure the sentence

The sentence then can be structured using 'If P, then Q' format. Substitute the original identifying the P and Q in the sentence.

Final sentence

After substituting P and Q, the final sentence should be 'If you stop writing, then you fail.'