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The definition improperly
allows for the inclusion of
___.): Canoes Blank #2
The definition improperly
excludes ____.): Battleships
The definition improperly
allows for the inclusion of
___.): Canoes Blank #2
The definition improperly
excludes ____.): Battleships
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Proposed definition of the word ship far use in a legal document: All and only the following are to be classified as ships: human-made floating devices constructed of wood, metal, or other rigid, solid material, and designed for the transport of persons and/or goods or commodities for the purposes of convenience, pleasure, or commerce on waterways including, but not limited to, oceans, seas, and canals.
The proposed definition fails to capture the standard concept of a ship in that it allows for the inclusion of some things that are not ordinarily thought of as ships, for example, 1 and excludes some things that are ordinarily thought of as ships, for example, 2
In the table, select the word or phrase for Blank #1 and the word or phrase for Blank #2 that, if inserted into those blanks, would produce the most accurate and logically correct statement. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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The proposed definition fails to capture the standard concept of a ship in that it allows for the inclusion of some things that are not ordinarily thought of as ships, for example, 1 and excludes some things that are ordinarily thought of as ships, for example, 2
In the table, select the word or phrase for Blank #1 and the word or phrase for Blank #2 that, if inserted into those blanks, would produce the most accurate and logically correct statement. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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Blank #1 The definition improperly allows for the inclusion of ___.) |
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Blank #1
The definition improperly
allows for the inclusion of
___.): Canoes Blank #2
The definition improperly
excludes ____.): Battleships
The definition improperly
allows for the inclusion of
___.): Canoes Blank #2
The definition improperly
excludes ____.): Battleships
03 Aug 2024, 18:18
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The text gives a proposed definition of "ship." For #1, we need to find something that FITS the definition but is NOT a ship. For #2, we need something that DOES NOT fit the definition, but IS a ship.
Looking at #1, most of the listed items clearly ARE ships, so we don't need to consider them. What's not a ship? Either a canoe (it's a small boat, not a ship) or an airplane. Now, which of these is included by the definition? A canoe fits--it's a human made, wooden floating device designed to carry people on the water. The purpose could be any of those listed; for instance, you can travel by canoe for pleasure. An airplane comes close--they CAN sometimes float--but an airplane is not specifically designed for water transportation. CANOES is the answer.
For #2, we need something that IS a ship, so we need to look at the other 3 items: battleships, cruise ships, and oil tankers. They're all big metal devices for carrying people and things, so what's the difference? The purpose should be convenience, pleasure, or commerce. That leaves out the ones that are designed for war! BATTLESHIPS is the answer.
Looking at #1, most of the listed items clearly ARE ships, so we don't need to consider them. What's not a ship? Either a canoe (it's a small boat, not a ship) or an airplane. Now, which of these is included by the definition? A canoe fits--it's a human made, wooden floating device designed to carry people on the water. The purpose could be any of those listed; for instance, you can travel by canoe for pleasure. An airplane comes close--they CAN sometimes float--but an airplane is not specifically designed for water transportation. CANOES is the answer.
For #2, we need something that IS a ship, so we need to look at the other 3 items: battleships, cruise ships, and oil tankers. They're all big metal devices for carrying people and things, so what's the difference? The purpose should be convenience, pleasure, or commerce. That leaves out the ones that are designed for war! BATTLESHIPS is the answer.
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1. We're given a definition of a ship and are asked to find the holes in the logic.
2. Let's first sort the answer choices into which are typically considered ships and which aren't:
- Typical ships: Battleships, Cruise ships, Oil tankers.
- Typically not considered as ships: Canoes and Airplanes.
3. The first blank is for improper inclusion. This applies to either canoes or airplanes. Canoes match all of the requirements, however, it is said that ships are "designed for ... on waterways ..." Airplanes aren't designed for waterways. So, canoes best fit here.
4. The second blank is for improper exclusion. This applies to either battleships, cruise ships, or oil tankers. It is said that ships are "designed for the transport of persons and/or goods or commodities for the purposes of convenience, pleasure, or commerce ..." Battleships aren't designed for any reasons - they are designed for battle. So, battleships best fit here.
5. Our answer will be: Blank #1 - Canoes and Blank #2 - Battleships.
2. Let's first sort the answer choices into which are typically considered ships and which aren't:
- Typical ships: Battleships, Cruise ships, Oil tankers.
- Typically not considered as ships: Canoes and Airplanes.
3. The first blank is for improper inclusion. This applies to either canoes or airplanes. Canoes match all of the requirements, however, it is said that ships are "designed for ... on waterways ..." Airplanes aren't designed for waterways. So, canoes best fit here.
4. The second blank is for improper exclusion. This applies to either battleships, cruise ships, or oil tankers. It is said that ships are "designed for the transport of persons and/or goods or commodities for the purposes of convenience, pleasure, or commerce ..." Battleships aren't designed for any reasons - they are designed for battle. So, battleships best fit here.
5. Our answer will be: Blank #1 - Canoes and Blank #2 - Battleships.
