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Chapter 2: Problem 14

Decide whether or not the following are statements. In the case of a statement, say if it is true or false, if possible. Call me Ishmael.

Short Answer

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'Call me Ishmael.' is not a statement because it cannot be proved as either true or false.

Step by step solution

01

Identify the Sentence

Consider the given sentence: 'Call me Ishmael.' We need to determine if this sentence is a statement.
02

Analyze the Sentence

Analyze the sentence 'Call me Ishmael.'. It is a command, not a declarative sentence. Additionally, it cannot be classified as true or false because it does not make an assertion.
03

Determine if the Sentence is a Statement

Since the sentence 'Call me Ishmael.' does not make an assertion and we cannot determine whether it is true or false, it cannot be classified as a statement.

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