Logical Reasoning

PT152 · S2 · Q2 Anderson: Taking the long

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Anderson: Taking the long view, history shows that word usage and grammar rules are constantly changing and evolving—sometimes resulting in entirely new languages.

Given Anderson's Claims

1. History shows that word usage and grammar rules are constantly changing and evolving.

2. This sometimes results in entirely new languages.

3. Grammar rules will change regardless of our efforts.

4. We shouldn't worry about violations of grammar rules.

Evaluate Lipton's Responses

1. no comment 2. no comment 3. no comment 4. Disagrees

Anderson presents an argument to support their conclusion that we shouldn't worry about violations of grammar rules. Lipton doesn't dispute any of Anderson's evidence. Lipton responds with an analogy comparing grammar rules to laws. Considering the whole analogy, Lipton's final statement, shows that they disagree with Anderson's conclusion about violations of grammar rules.

Goal

We'll look for an answer that addresses claim #4. Beware of answers that focus on specific details which were not actually points of disagreement.

2.

The dialogue provides the most support for the claim that Anderson and Lipton disagree over whether

  1. Correct

    grammar violations should be resisted

    Why this is right

    The word "resisted" might seem odd. However, by saying that we shouldn't "worry" about violations of grammar rules, and pointing out that they constantly change, Anderson is implying that we shouldn't resist violations or changes in these rules and that "violations" are just part of the normal process of change. Lipton disagrees with this, and indicates that we should resist violations by enforcing the rules.

    Skill tested: Agree/Disagree · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    98% picked this

  2. a language can evolve into

    Half Scope

    Anderson mentions this. None of Lipton's comments indicate that they agree or disagree.

    0% picked this

  3. users of a language can

    Unsupported Disagree Position

    Anderson discusses the way that language changes, but never indicates that users "easily adapt" to these changes. None of Lipton's comments indicate that they agree or disagree with this.

    0% picked this

  4. people only rarely violate grammar

    Half Scope

    Anderson disagrees with this. None of Lipton's comments indicate that they agree or disagree.

    0% picked this

  5. languages evolve through an accumulation

    Half Scope

    Anderson might agree with this, but none of Lipton's comments indicate that they agree or disagree.

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