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Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 5mins
A television ad claims, "Eating chocolate every day makes you happier because people who eat chocolate tend to smile more."
Logic
Significance
A politician is discussing a proposed healthcare reform and says, "This new policy will only benefit working families." They don’t mention how it might affect other groups such as retirees, people with disabilities, or the unemployed.
Depth
Breadth
In a debate about the use of renewable energy, one student argues, "We shouldn’t invest in solar power because my uncle had a bad experience with solar panels on his house."
Relevance
Accuracy
A student submits an essay arguing that "global warming is a serious issue because it affects many things in different ways." When asked to clarify what they mean by "things" and "different ways," the student struggles to give a more precise explanation.
Precision
Clarity
In a classroom debate about extending library hours, one student argues, "We should keep the library open longer, but only for students in science majors because they have more work than students in the arts."
Fairness
Significance
In a business meeting, a manager says, "We need to increase our company’s social media engagement." When a team member asks, "By how much?" the manager replies, "Just more engagement overall."
Depth
Precision
