Statement

Only registered members may borrow books from the community library.

Question

Which conclusion follows?

Options

1. Every registered member will borrow books.
2. A person who is not registered may not borrow books from the library.
3. Registered members may borrow any number of books.

Answer

Option 2 follows.

Solution

1. The word only makes registration a necessary condition for borrowing.
2. A non-registered person therefore cannot borrow books under this rule.
3. The statement does not guarantee borrowing or specify a borrowing limit.