Question
Which are blanket statements? Select the two correct answers.
We always stick to our original plan and then regret it in the end
There are two reasons I believe we should make changes to the project
It is never a good idea to make changes once a project is underway
I would like to hear your opinion about whether we should change our research methods
The results of a recent study suggest that we should adjust our strategy
We always stick to our original plan and then regret it in the end
There are two reasons I believe we should make changes to the project
It is never a good idea to make changes once a project is underway
I would like to hear your opinion about whether we should change our research methods
The results of a recent study suggest that we should adjust our strategy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two blanket statements from the options provided are:
1. **We always stick to our original plan and then regret it in the end** - This is a generalized statement implying that a particular outcome (regret) always follows a specific action (sticking to the original plan), which is characteristic of a blanket statement.
2. **It is never a good idea to make changes once a project is underway** - This is another generalized assertion that implies there are no exceptions to the idea that making changes mid-project is bad, thus fitting the definition of a blanket statement.
The other options present opinions or specific suggestions rather than generalized assertions.
1. **We always stick to our original plan and then regret it in the end** - This is a generalized statement implying that a particular outcome (regret) always follows a specific action (sticking to the original plan), which is characteristic of a blanket statement.
2. **It is never a good idea to make changes once a project is underway** - This is another generalized assertion that implies there are no exceptions to the idea that making changes mid-project is bad, thus fitting the definition of a blanket statement.
The other options present opinions or specific suggestions rather than generalized assertions.