
Inductive Techniques in Argument
Authored by KHUTSO RAMASHALA
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
According to the passage, do we have conclusive evidence for all of the things we accept as true?
No, we do not have conclusive evidence for all of the things we accept as true.
Yes, we have conclusive evidence for everything we accept as true.
We have conclusive evidence only for scientific facts.
We have conclusive evidence only for historical events.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the passage say we can show about our beliefs?
We can show that our beliefs are sound, or well-founded, or that they are more probable than some other conclusions which we might have reached.
We can show that our beliefs are always correct and never need to be questioned.
We can show that our beliefs are based solely on emotions and feelings.
We can show that our beliefs are universally accepted by everyone.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a generalization according to the passage?
A generalization is a statement about all of the members of a class of objects; they are claims we make with respect to many particular instances.
A generalization is a specific example that applies only to one object.
A generalization is a random guess made without any evidence.
A generalization is a statement that describes only the exceptions in a group.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a generalization mentioned in the passage?
Water is blue
Sugar is sweet
Dogs can fly
Stones are light
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the passage, stones sink in water.
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Water will ______ if left on fire.
boil
freeze
evaporate
solidify
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the passage, what happens if we do not generalize our experiences?
We would merely be aware of indefinitely many unrelated experiences, without having any means of classifying or discussing them.
We would be able to remember every detail perfectly.
We would develop a deeper understanding of each individual experience.
We would find it easier to communicate our thoughts to others.
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