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The use of the tenn "neat" as a general term of approval is [#permalink] New post   05 Mar 2020, 14:20
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The use of the term "neat" as a general term of approval is an unfortunate development in colloquial English. The original meaning of "neat" is "tidy." Therefore, the use of "neat" as a general term of approval is incorrect and should be discouraged.


Which of the following is an assumption that, if accepted, allows the conclusion above to be properly drawn?

(A) The original meaning of an English word is the only correct meaning to use.
(B) The term "neat" has been in the English language for many centuries.
(C) The use of "neat" as a general term of approval is a recent innovation in English.
(D) Speakers of colloquial English are not obligated to speak correctly.
(E) The term "neat" has changed its meaning only once in the history of English.

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Re: The use of the tenn "neat" as a general term of approval is [#permalink] New post   05 Mar 2020, 20:43
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neat -> used as a general term of approval.
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neat -> tidy as per original English.
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neat -> approval should be discouraged.

What is the gap that we need to fill that makes the conclusion strong. The gap is that the original way is the correct way to use a word and any other way should be discouraged.

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Re: The use of the tenn "neat" as a general term of approval is [#permalink] New post   30 Jan 2022, 22:32
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The use of the term "neat" as a general term of approval is an unfortunate development in colloquial English. The original meaning of "neat" is "tidy." Therefore, the use of "neat" as a general term of approval is incorrect and should be discouraged.

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Neat = Usage as General term of approval is wrong

Neat = Tidy is the original meaning



Assumption

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The assumption is the bridge that leads the Premise to the Conclusion.

If tidy is the original meaning and any other meaning needs to be discouraged, then the Assumption is Only the Original Meaning of Any Word Should be Used.

Choice A is the correct Choice.

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Therefore, the use of "neat" as a general term of approval is incorrect and should be discouraged.
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The use of the tenn "neat" as a general term of approval is [#permalink] New post   23 Sep 2023, 05:30
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Neat means 'Tidy',
But it is used in place of 'Approval' in informal English - this is incorrect and should be discontinued.

Now the question is, can't the word 'Tidy' have other meanings in informal communication?

Therefore, option A's assumption that the original meaning from the English language is the only meaning to use will allow the above conclusion to be drawn.
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