Assumptions and Justifications

Which of the following is correct in spelling?

• assumtions

• asumptions

• assumptions

• none of the above

When answering any test question that asks WHY, it is important to know that you are expected to do this to your answer..

• perjury

• jurisdiction

• abjure

• justify

Your reasons for why it was okay to be home 15 mins late are known as these:___

• justifications

• jurisdictions

• perjury

• justice

Natalie tried to ___________________ her actions by explaining her actions to the principal.

• Analyze

• Assert

• Justify

• Assume

In reasoning, what is an "assumption"?

• A statement that contradicts or says the opposite of the evidence

• A logical conclusion drawn from evidence

• A fact that is proven to be true

• A belief or premise taken for granted without proof

an assumption from which a conclusion is made

Your reasons for why it was okay to be home 15 minutes late are known as these:___

• justifications

• jurisdictions

• perjury

• justice

Take responsibility for your mistakes; don’t try to _____________________ them.

• justification

• jurisdiction

• perjury

• justify

Which of the following is a synonym for 'assumption'?

• A) Hypothesis

• B) Conclusion

• C) Evidence

• D) Justification

In a debate, what is the role of a justification?

• A) To provide evidence for a claim

• B) To introduce a new topic

• C) To summarize the discussion

• D) To question the opponent