Few, Some, Most Flashcards
What is the definition of “some”?
At least one, but includes the possibility of all
What does “Many” imply ?
Many means more than one, but implies at least one (some).
Careful: Some doesn’t imply many!!!
Define “Most”.
51% (Half + 1) up to all
(Range: 51-100)
Define “few”.
at least one, but less than half
What does “all” imply?
Most
What does “most” imply?
Some
Negate “some”
Some A are B
No A are B
Negate “all”.
All A are B
“Some” A “are not” B
What does it mean when you’re asked to negate a few/most/all statement?
Denying the relationship
Negate “few”.
Few A are B.
- Some A are B
- Most/Many A are not B
“While some A are B, most/many A are not B”
For LR focus on #2: “Most are not”
Negate none
None of A are B
Some A are not B
When is negation useful?
The negation test is often used in Necessary Assumption questions to check answers.
Which quantifiers, when together, form an invalid argument?
- Most-some
- Some-some
Define “a preponderance”
Most
Define “tends to”
Most
