decide what is a general or precise

dog
rose
flower
poodle

3 answers

In the context you've provided, we can categorize these terms based on generality or specificity:

  • General:

    • flower - This is a broad category that encompasses many types of flowers, including roses.
  • Precise:

    • rose - This is more specific than "flower," as it refers to a particular type of flower.
    • dog - This is a general term, but in comparison to "flower," it may seem more specific as it refers to a particular type of animal.
    • poodle - This is very precise as it specifies a particular breed of dog.

To summarize:

  • General: flower, dog
  • Precise: rose, poodle
walked
ran
galloped
tip-toed

In the context of these verbs, we can categorize them based on generality or specificity of the manner of movement:

  • General:

    • walked - This term refers to a basic form of movement and can encompass various ways of walking.
    • ran - While it describes a specific type of movement (faster than walking), it is still relatively general as it does not specify how the running is done.
  • More Precise:

    • galloped - This term describes a specific way of moving (a form of running typically associated with horses) and is therefore more specific than "ran."
    • tip-toed - This describes a very specific manner of walking on the tips of one’s toes, making it the most precise of the four terms.

To summarize:

  • General: walked, ran
  • More Precise: galloped, tip-toed