Question 1

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:The president has determined that tax reform will be his first priority during his second term in office.

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Question 2

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:One father,speaking to another:"I read recently that young children who are required to do chores around the house tend to grow up to be happier,more secure adults than children who have everything done for them."

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Question 3

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Take two of these pills three times daily before meals.

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Question 4

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:From the label of a can of spaghetti sauce:"Made with real meat."

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Question 5

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Teacher to student:"How long should your term paper be? As long as it takes to do justice to your subject."

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Question 6

Considering the context in which it was most likely uttered,would you say the following claim is ambiguous,too vague,or neither?
"In Los Angeles,a 'humor wagon' makes weekly visits to hospitals to entertain children with cancer."
-UPI article

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Question 7

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:From a rebate offer sticker for Johnson's vinegar:"Mail this form,along with a proof of purchase from a one-quart bottle of Johnson's Vinegar to the address below.You'll receive your $1.00 rebate check in about four weeks."

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Question 8

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Property owner,showing his property to a potential buyer:"The lot extends back to about where that large oak tree stands."

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Question 9

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Instructions for a lawn mower:"For best service,crankcase oil should be replaced at least once each season."

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Question 10

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:It seems clear that within the next ten years they'll have produced a machine that can really think.

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Question 11

Considering the context in which it was most likely uttered,would you say the following claim is ambiguous,too vague,or neither?
"Now,how would you like your hair cut,Madam?"
"Oh,just make it a little shorter."

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Question 12

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:"How many miles to a gallon does it get? Oh,you'll be quite satisfied if you buy this little beauty.It gets really impressive mileage."

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Question 13

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Advertisement:"The Aquaclear water filter-it really will improve the taste and odor of your water."

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Question 14

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Overheard at a wine-tasting:"This Chablis is just a bit too ambitious for my taste."

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Question 15

Considering the context in which it was most likely uttered,would you say the following claim is ambiguous,too vague,or neither?
According to the USDA guidelines,you should eat "two to three servings of vegetables each day."

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Question 16

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Property owner,showing his property to guests:"The lot extends back to about where that large oak tree stands."

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Question 17

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Renaissance music simply lulls me to sleep.

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Question 18

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:From a gardening book:"Horse manure is many times more beneficial to your garden than that from cows."

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Question 19

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Watch out for the boss;he's grumpy today.

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Question 20

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Advertisement:"If your house is properly insulated,the Agwar console humidifier should enhance your comfort when the weather turns cold."

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Quiz 3: Clear Thinking,critical Thinking,and Clear Writing

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:The president has determined that tax reform will be his first priority during his second term in office.

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Take two of these pills three times daily before meals.

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:From the label of a can of spaghetti sauce:"Made with real meat."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Teacher to student:"How long should your term paper be? As long as it takes to do justice to your subject."

Considering the context in which it was most likely uttered,would you say the following claim is ambiguous,too vague,or neither? "In Los Angeles,a 'humor wagon' makes weekly visits to hospitals to entertain children with cancer." -UPI article

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Property owner,showing his property to a potential buyer:"The lot extends back to about where that large oak tree stands."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Instructions for a lawn mower:"For best service,crankcase oil should be replaced at least once each season."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:It seems clear that within the next ten years they'll have produced a machine that can really think.

Considering the context in which it was most likely uttered,would you say the following claim is ambiguous,too vague,or neither? "Now,how would you like your hair cut,Madam?" "Oh,just make it a little shorter."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:"How many miles to a gallon does it get? Oh,you'll be quite satisfied if you buy this little beauty.It gets really impressive mileage."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Advertisement:"The Aquaclear water filter-it really will improve the taste and odor of your water."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Overheard at a wine-tasting:"This Chablis is just a bit too ambitious for my taste."

Considering the context in which it was most likely uttered,would you say the following claim is ambiguous,too vague,or neither? According to the USDA guidelines,you should eat "two to three servings of vegetables each day."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Property owner,showing his property to guests:"The lot extends back to about where that large oak tree stands."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Renaissance music simply lulls me to sleep.

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:From a gardening book:"Horse manure is many times more beneficial to your garden than that from cows."

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Watch out for the boss;he's grumpy today.

Determine whether the claim in the following is too vague in the context that is stated or implied:Advertisement:"If your house is properly insulated,the Agwar console humidifier should enhance your comfort when the weather turns cold."