Q1. In an inductive sentence, the main point or conclusion is typically presented:
- first
- last
- in the middle
- randomly
Q2. Which of the following is an example of an inductive sentence?
- The sky is blue, the grass is green, and the flowers are colorful. Therefore, nature is beautiful.
- Nature is beautiful. The sky is blue, the grass is green, and the flowers are colorful.
- Nature is beautiful because the sky is blue, the grass is green, and the flowers are colorful.
- The sky is blue, the grass is green. The flowers are colorful, nature is beautiful.
Q3. An inductive argument generally begins with
- A general statement
- Specific examples
- A conclusion
- A question
Q4. Inductive arguments move from
- The specific to the general
- The general to the specific
- The known to the unknown
- The unknown to the known
Q5. Which of the following is a common technique used in inductive writing?
- Listing facts
- Starting with a question
- Starting with a conclusion
- Starting with a definition
Q6. An inductive essay often
- Proves a point
- Explores a topic
- Draws a conclusion
- All of the above
Q7. In inductive reasoning, the conclusion is supported by:
- One general statement
- Several specific examples or observations
- An assumption
- A question
Q8. Which of the following is not a common feature of inductive reasoning?
- The conclusion is uncertain
- The conclusion is likely
- The conclusion is based on specific evidence
- The conclusion is true with absolute certainty
Q9. Inductive reasoning is also known as
- Deductive reasoning
- Hypothetic reasoning
- Abductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
Q10. Inductive reasoning is used when you are trying to
- Prove a point
- Discover a pattern
- Determine a cause
- B and C both
Answers
Q1. B. last
Q2. A. The sky is blue, the grass is green, and the flowers are colorful. Therefore, nature is
beautiful.
Q3. B. Specific examples
Q4. A. The specific to the general
Q5. A. Listing facts
Q6. D. All of the above
Q7. B. Several specific examples or observations
Q8. D. The conclusion is true with absolute certainty
Q9. C. Abductive reasoning
Q10. D. B and C both