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For each of the following sentences, construct two others-one that reverses the evaluative force, and one that is as neutral as possible. The symbol " 0 " stands for neutral, "+" for positive evaluative force, and " - " for negative evaluative force. Try to make as little change as possible in the descriptive content of the sentence. Example: $\quad-$ Professor Conrad is rude. + Professor Conrad is uncompromisingly honest in his criticisms. 0 Professor Conrad often upsets people with his criticisms. 1. - Larry is a lazy lout. 6. - Walter is a weenie. 2. + Brenda is brave. 7. + Carol is caring. 3. - Sally is a snob. 8. - Bill is bossy. 4. + Bartlett is a blast. 9. - Oprah is opinionated 5. - George is a goody-goody 10. - This is a Mickey Mouse exercise.

   For each of the following sentences, construct two others-one that reverses the evaluative force, and one that is as neutral as possible. The symbol " 0 " stands for neutral, "+" for positive evaluative force, and " - " for negative evaluative force. Try to make as little change as possible in the descriptive content of the sentence.
Example: $\quad-$ Professor Conrad is rude.
+ Professor Conrad is uncompromisingly honest in his criticisms.
0 Professor Conrad often upsets people with his criticisms.
1. - Larry is a lazy lout.
6. - Walter is a weenie.
2. + Brenda is brave.
7. + Carol is caring.
3. - Sally is a snob.
8. - Bill is bossy.
4. + Bartlett is a blast.
9. - Oprah is opinionated
5. - George is a goody-goody
10. - This is a Mickey Mouse exercise.
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Cengage Advantage Books: Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic
Cengage Advantage Books: Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic
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For each of the following sentences, construct two others-one that reverses the evaluative force, and one that is as neutral as possible. The symbol " 0 " stands for neutral, "+" for positive evaluative force, and " - " for negative evaluative force. Try to make as little change as possible in the descriptive content of the sentence. Example: $\quad-$ Professor Conrad is rude. + Professor Conrad is uncompromisingly honest in his criticisms. 0 Professor Conrad often upsets people with his criticisms. 1. - Larry is a lazy lout. 6. - Walter is a weenie. 2. + Brenda is brave. 7. + Carol is caring. 3. - Sally is a snob. 8. - Bill is bossy. 4. + Bartlett is a blast. 9. - Oprah is opinionated 5. - George is a goody-goody 10. - This is a Mickey Mouse exercise.
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