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What is simple proposition?

A simple proposition is a statement that is either true or false, but not both. It is a complete thought that can stand alone, and it does not contain any other propositions within it.

Here are some examples of simple propositions:

* "The sun is shining." This statement is either true or false, depending on the current weather conditions.

* "2 + 2 = 4." This is a mathematical statement that is always true.

* "The cat is on the mat." This statement is either true or false, depending on the location of the cat.

Here are some examples of statements that are not simple propositions:

* "It is raining, but the sun is shining." This statement contains two propositions connected by the word "but."

* "If it rains, then the ground will get wet." This statement is a conditional statement, which is not a simple proposition.

* "What is your name?" This is a question, not a statement.

Simple propositions are the building blocks of more complex logical statements. By combining simple propositions with logical connectives like "and," "or," and "not," we can create complex propositions that express more intricate relationships between ideas.

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