If we accept that birds have wings and that sparrows are birds, then we conclude that sparrows have wings. This is an example of:

Correct answer: B. Deductive reasoning

  • A. Inductive reasoning
  • B. Deductive reasoning
  • C. Hypothesis
  • D. Science

Explanation

Deductive reasoning starts from general statements (all birds have wings) and applies them to specific cases (sparrows) to reach a logical conclusion.

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