Little Learnersplay. practice. discover.Grade 11 · Reading & language
Revise overbroad claims to reflect the scope of available evidence.
8 authored questions + worked example
A survey of ten students found that seven preferred a later meeting. The draft says, “All students want later meetings.”
Answer: In this small sample, most students preferred the later time.
The revision limits the conclusion to the sample actually surveyed.
All 8 authored questions for this skill.
Question 1
A short cost log shows a lower average. The draft says, “Costs can never rise again.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: Among these entries, the average cost was lower.
The qualifier confines the statement to the recorded entries.
Question 2
One participant describes enjoying an event. The draft says, “Everyone enjoyed the event.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: The account describes one participant's experience.
A first-person account establishes an experience, not everyone's view.
Question 3
A survey of ten students found that seven preferred a later meeting. The draft says, “All students want later meetings.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: In this small sample, most students preferred the later time.
The revision limits the conclusion to the sample actually surveyed.
Question 4
Three trial walks were quicker on a new route. The draft says, “This route is always fastest.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: The new route was faster during these three trials.
The revision describes the tested conditions without promising every future trip.
Question 5
Visits rose after opening hours changed, but other events also occurred. The draft says, “The new hours caused every extra visit.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: The records suggest visits increased after the change.
The revision reports the association without claiming it proves a single cause.
Question 6
A material stayed dry in one light-rain test. The draft says, “It is waterproof in every condition.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: The material resisted this test's light rain.
One test supports a limited claim about those conditions.
Question 7
Six readers were interviewed; four found new labels clearer. The draft says, “Every reader now understands the labels.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: Several interviewed readers found the labels clearer.
The revision accurately describes the interview evidence.
Question 8
One experiment matched a prediction. The draft says, “This proves the explanation beyond doubt.”
Match words such as all, always and proves to the amount and kind of evidence.
Answer: The result is consistent with our prediction, though replication is needed.
A single result supports cautious interpretation, not final proof.