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Evaluating Generalizations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you make a statement about all or most of the people or things together

a)

Opinion

b)

Judge

c)

Rude

d)

Generalization

2.

A generalization is also known as...

a)

A statement about a small group of people

b)

A short statement about everyone

c)

A broad statement about a group of people or things

d)

A long statement about only one person

3.

Which of the following words is NOT a clue word in a generalization

a)

Sometimes

b)

Always

c)

Never

d)

Group

4.

Which of the following statements is NOT a generalization?

a)

All parents try to make life difficult for their children

b)

A group of dogs are playing

c)

Every salesman lies to make more money on a sale

d)

Homework is very easy

5.

Which of the following statements is NOT a generalization?

a)

The United States is colder than Europe

b)

The best way to make new friends is to just start talking to people

c)

Women want to have large families

d)

Richard and his friends are watching the new Star Wars movie

6.

All of the following are true for valid generalizations, except...

a)

Supported by facts

b)

You found it on the internet

c)

Uses logic and reason

d)

You can prove it with examples

7.

All of the following are true for valid generalizations, except...

a)

It is usually true

b)

You can't prove it

c)

Uses words like none, all and everyone

d)

Not supported by facts

8.

Valid or faulty:

Nerdy kids are all going to grow up to be rich

a)

Valid

b)

Faulty

9.

Valid or Faulty:

All children eat cereal for brekfast

a)

Valid

b)

Faulty

10.

Valid or Faulty:

All birds have wings

a)

Valid

b)

Faulty