Counter Example
Premise/Conclusion
Hidden Premise
Types of Questions
100
You should never interrupt a conversation.
There is a student in danger but the teacher is busy talking and does not know
100
You shouldn’t hit Henry because he will cry.
P: Henry will cry if you hit him (HP: crying is bad) C: You shouldn't hit Henry
100
We shouldn’t eat chips because they are not healthy.
We shouldn't eat things that are unhealthy
100
Why do worms like dirt?
Google
200
You shouldn’t hit people that are bigger than you.
Bill is about to shoot a gun, but I hit his arm to make him drop it, Bill is bigger than me.
200
George was being mean to the cat so the cat scratched him.
P: George was being mean to the cat C: The cat scratched him
200
I want to be a doctor when I grow up because they make a lot of money!
It is good to make a lot of money
200
Should we be nice to mean people?
Inquiry
300
We can’t trust Frank because Susie says he is a liar.
Susie told me that the earth is flat
300
You shouldn’t play sports because you will hurt yourself.
P: Hurting yourself is bad P: You will hurt yourself playing sports C: You shouldn't play sports
300
Flowers are beautiful so I like to pick them.
I like to have what is beautiful
300
What happens if we break the law and get caught?
Google
400
Elephants are better than mice because they are much bigger.
My brother is bigger than me but I am a better swimmer than him.
400
pizza is delicious and everyone in the world likes it. So I know Jill likes it too.
P: everyone likes pizza P: Jill is a person in the world C: Jill likes pizza
400
I don’t like Bill, he is a liar.
I don't like liars
400

Would aliens treat us well?

Silly

500
Larry knows about lots of things and always tells the truth. He will be good at helping us with our homework.
My dad knows lots of things and always tells the truth. But he cannot help me with my math homework because he isn't good at math.
500
My aunt likes everyone. My friend Andrea is coming over today. My aunt will like Julia.
P: My aunt likes everyone C: My aunt will like Julia
500
Vancouver is the best city to live in because people are so friendly.
The best cities are where people are friendly
500
How should we treat people that are different from us?
Inquiry
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