Convert each of the following statements into a syllogism. (You may have to state unstated assumptions.) Use the syllogism to evaluate both the validity and the truth of the statement.

1-The mayor opposed pollution controls when he was president of a manufacturing company, so he may not support new controls or vigorously enforce existing ones.

2- Information on corporate Web sites is unreliable because the sites are sponsored by for-profit entities.

3- Schroeder is a good artist because she trained at Parsons, like many other good artists.

4- Wealthy athletes who use their resources to help others deserve our particular appreciation.

5- Jimson is clearly a sexist because she has hired only one woman.

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