Quantity statements (arguments) Flashcards
1
Q
All
A
every single instance, no exceptions (100%)
2
Q
None
A
absolutely no instance, no exceptions (0)
3
Q
Most
A
more than half/majority; “almost any” (more than 50%)
4
Q
Some
A
at least one instance (could be a lot more, most, or even all); broadest category
5
Q
Many
A
indeterminant and should be treated the same way you treat “some”’
significant number” and could be most
6
Q
Most & most (of the same group)
A
must be SOME overlap
7
Q
Same & same
A
don’t need to overlap; cannot make an inference
8
Q
No & not many
A
compatible; no inferences
9
Q
Some & never
A
not compatible; contradiction
