I would accept statements 3, 4, and 5 and would not accept statements 1 and 2.
Reasons for my decision:
1. School students behave badly on public transport: This statement is too broad and generalized. Not all school students behave badly on public transport. There are many who behave responsibly and respectfully. Therefore, I would not accept this statement.
2. The earth is flat: This statement has been scientifically proven to be false. The overwhelming evidence supports the fact that the earth is a rotating sphere. Therefore, I would not accept this statement.
3. Australian rules is the best football code in Australia: This statement is subjective and based on personal preference. Different people may have different opinions on which football code is the best. Therefore, I would accept this statement as it is a matter of perspective.
4. There is a God: This statement is a matter of faith and belief. It is not something that can be proven or disproven. Therefore, I would accept this statement as it is a matter of personal belief.
5. All cats have tails: This statement is a scientific fact based on observable evidence. Cats are mammals that typically have tails. Therefore, I would accept this statement as it is supported by biological evidence.
Which of the following statements would you accept and which would you not accept? Give reasons for your decision.
1. School students behave badly on public transport.
2. The earth is flat.
3. Australian rules is the best football code in Australia.
4. There is a God.
5. All cats have tails.
5 answers
Your reasons must be short
Accepted:
3. Australian rules is the best football code in Australia. (Subjective opinion)
4. There is a God. (Matters of personal belief)
5. All cats have tails. (Scientific fact)
Not Accepted:
1. School students behave badly on public transport. (Too generalized)
2. The earth is flat. (Scientifically proven false)
3. Australian rules is the best football code in Australia. (Subjective opinion)
4. There is a God. (Matters of personal belief)
5. All cats have tails. (Scientific fact)
Not Accepted:
1. School students behave badly on public transport. (Too generalized)
2. The earth is flat. (Scientifically proven false)
But why did you accept those you accepted and not accept those you didn't?
Accepted:
3. Australian rules is the best football code in Australia: This statement is subjective and depends on personal preference.
4. There is a God: The existence of a higher power is a matter of personal belief and faith.
5. All cats have tails: This is a known scientific fact based on observable evidence in the biological world.
Not Accepted:
1. School students behave badly on public transport: This statement is a sweeping generalization that does not account for the behavior of all school students.
2. The earth is flat: This statement contradicts established scientific evidence that proves the earth is a sphere.
3. Australian rules is the best football code in Australia: This statement is subjective and depends on personal preference.
4. There is a God: The existence of a higher power is a matter of personal belief and faith.
5. All cats have tails: This is a known scientific fact based on observable evidence in the biological world.
Not Accepted:
1. School students behave badly on public transport: This statement is a sweeping generalization that does not account for the behavior of all school students.
2. The earth is flat: This statement contradicts established scientific evidence that proves the earth is a sphere.