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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a Generalization?a special conclusion that makes a general statement about a group.a decision you make based on clues in the storya conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat words can you find that indicate a generalization?and, but, orhowever, until, becauseall, some, most
- 3. Multiple Choice
A valid generalization can be supported by facts whereas a faulty generalization cannot.
True
False
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the clue word in the following generalization?
Few kids prefer vegetables to fruits.PreferToFewKids - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the clue word in the following generalization? Teachers typically grade papers over the weekend.OverTypicallyGradeWeekend
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the clue word in the following generalization? The students in our school are often polite and respectful to substitute teachers.InStudentsAreOften
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the clue word in the following generalization? The work of an artist is rarely appreciated during their lifetime.WorkDuringRarelyAppreciated
- 8. Multiple ChoiceColored pencils are the best medium when creating a work of art.FactOpinionGeneralization
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWomen were rarely thought of as inventors in the 19th Century.FactOpinionGeneralization
- 10. Multiple ChoiceMany heroes in Greek mythology had one weakness that ultimately led to their downfall.FactOpinionGeneralization
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn the U.S., your chances of getting killed by lightning are 30 times greater than dying of a shark attack. Drowning, heart attacks, beach accidents resulting in spinal injury, sunburn, cuts from stepping on sea shells, dehydration, jellyfish stings, and traffic accidents going to or from the beach are all far more common than shark attacks. What generalization can be made from this information?Dehydration occurs most often near salt water.Your chances of getting killed by lightning are 30 times greater than dying of a shark attack.The beach is a dangerous place to vacation.Sharks rarely pose a danger to humans.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA blue whale can reach lengths of 100 feet. That is almost as long as 3 school buses in a line. Blue whales are thought to be one of the biggest animals that ever lived on Earth. What generalization can be made from this information?Blue Whales are the kings of the ocean.The size of the Blue Whale is very impressive!No animal is larger than the blue whale.Blue Whales typically grow to be very large.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceYou look down at your lunch tray and think, YUCK! That broccoli looks limp and disgusting! How can anyone eat that? When tables are dismissed, you look around and realize that no one at your table at the repulsive-looking broccoli.
No one in school like the broccoli served at lunch.
This generalization is:validfaulty - 14. Multiple ChoiceMany children enjoy playing soccer.
This generalization is:validfaulty - 15. Multiple ChoiceIt was a scorching 103 degrees outside. Peyton and Alexa decided to ride their bikes to the town pool to cool off. When they arrived, they saw that the swimming pool was packed with hundreds of people.
When it's hot outside, almost everyone wants to go swimming.
This generalization is:faultyvalid - 16. Multiple ChoiceMany people would agree that police officers are everyday heroes.
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