Counter Example
Premise/Conclusion
Hidden Premise
Types of Questions
100

You should never interrupt a conversation, because interrupting conversations is rude.

SSR: Don't do things that are rude

Multiple responses

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?

Empirical

200

You shouldn’t hit people that are bigger than you. Otherwise you might get hurt.

SSR: You shouldn't do things that might get you hurt. 

Many counter example options

200

Playing sports can hurt you, so you shouldn't play sports

  • Premise: You will hurt yourself if you play sports.

  • Conclusion: You shouldn't play sports.

200

I want to be a doctor when I grow up because they make a lot of money!

We should do things that make a lot of money

200
Should we be nice to mean people?
Inquiry
300

We can’t trust Frank because Bobby says he is a liar.

SSR: Bobby always tells the truth

Bobby told me that the earth is flat

300

Potato chips are not healthy, we shouldn't eat them.

Premise: Potato chips are not healthy.

Conclusion: We shouldn't eat potato chips.

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?

Empirical

400

Elephants are smarter than mice because they are much bigger.

SSR: The bigger something is the smarter it is

Many counter examples

400

Vancouver is the best city in the world to live in. People are so friendly. 

Premise:  the people there are so friendly.

Conclusion: Vancouver is the best city to live in.




400
I don’t like Bill, he is a liar.
I don't like liars
400

Would aliens treat us well?

Imaginary

500

The sidewalk outside school is wet right now, so it rained.

SSR: Everytime the sidewalk is wet, it rained:

Counterexample: sprinkler

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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