On first thought
we may believe the proposition that pupils should be allowed to choose
their own studies. But is this proposition true of pupils in the grades as
well as in the high schools? Or is it true only of the upper classes
in the high school or only of college students? Can you state this
proposition so that it will express your own belief on the subject?
EXERCISES
_A_. Use the following terms in expressed propositions:--
1. Immigration.
2. Elevated railways.
3. American history.
4. Military training.
5. Single session.
6. Athletics.
_B_. Explain the following propositions:--
1. The United States should adopt a free-trade policy.
2. Is vivisection justifiable?
3. The author has greater influence than the orator.
4. The civil service system should be abolished.
5. The best is always cheapest.
_C_. Can you restate the following propositions so that
the meaning of each will be made more definite?
1. Athletics should be abolished. (Should _all_ athletic exercises be
abolished?)
2. Latin is better than algebra. (_Better_ for what purpose? _Better_ for
whom?)
3. Training in domestic arts and sciences should be provided for high
school pupils. (Define domestic arts and sciences. Should they be
taught to _all_ high school pupils?)
4. Punctuality is more important than efficiency.
5. The commercial course is better than the classical course.
Pages:
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384