ENG101 2ND ASSIGNMENT SOLUTION SPRING 2012
SOLUTION :
Q 1 Define the following terms and give an example for each. (5)
i. Hasty generalization
Definition:
A fallacy in which a conclusion is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence.
Examples:
Fred, the Australian, stole my wallet. Thus, all Australians are thieves. (Of course, we shouldn't judge all Australians on the basis of one example.)
ii. False Cause
Definition: the fallacy committed when an argument mistakenly attempt to establish a causal connection. There are two basic interrelated kinds.
Example:
It is dark now, which makes it very dangerous. [It is not the dark that causes danger].
Q 2 Read the given statements and determine if these are Facts (F) or Opinions (O).
(5)
1. Many people order pepperoni on their pizzas.
2. Basketball is more interesting to watch than golf.
3. Flowers bloom in the spring and summer months.
4. Exercising outdoors is more fun than exercising indoors.
5. Daisies are the prettiest of all flowers.
Answer:1 and 3 is fact.2,4 and 5 is opinion.
Q 3- Fill in the blanks with the help of appropriate choices. (5)
1- The question of purpose of writer is closely related the matter of ………………
tone
2- ----------- is the most important skill you will need for success in your studies.
Reading
3- Authors and their works are …………………
complex
4- The writer can indicate his character through the words he put into his character’s …………..
mind
5- As biasness is unavoidable while writing, writers do try to remain as …………..as possible.
neutral
SOLUTION :
Q 1 Define the following terms and give an example for each. (5)
i. Hasty generalization
Definition:
A fallacy in which a conclusion is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence.
Examples:
Fred, the Australian, stole my wallet. Thus, all Australians are thieves. (Of course, we shouldn't judge all Australians on the basis of one example.)
ii. False Cause
Definition: the fallacy committed when an argument mistakenly attempt to establish a causal connection. There are two basic interrelated kinds.
Example:
It is dark now, which makes it very dangerous. [It is not the dark that causes danger].
Q 2 Read the given statements and determine if these are Facts (F) or Opinions (O).
(5)
1. Many people order pepperoni on their pizzas.
2. Basketball is more interesting to watch than golf.
3. Flowers bloom in the spring and summer months.
4. Exercising outdoors is more fun than exercising indoors.
5. Daisies are the prettiest of all flowers.
Answer:1 and 3 is fact.2,4 and 5 is opinion.
Q 3- Fill in the blanks with the help of appropriate choices. (5)
1- The question of purpose of writer is closely related the matter of ………………
tone
2- ----------- is the most important skill you will need for success in your studies.
Reading
3- Authors and their works are …………………
complex
4- The writer can indicate his character through the words he put into his character’s …………..
mind
5- As biasness is unavoidable while writing, writers do try to remain as …………..as possible.
neutral
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