Question

after retiring from the racetrack, greyhounds never want to run again. this sentence is an example of a generalization. which underlined word makes the generalization invalid? a. racetrack b. greyhounds c. retiring d. never

Explanation:

A generalization is invalid if it makes an absolute claim that can be disproven by exceptions. The word "never" (option D) is an absolute term. It claims that all greyhounds will have the same behavior (not wanting to run again), but in reality, there could be greyhounds that do want to run again. "Racetrack" (A) is a place, "greyhounds" (B) is the subject, and "retiring" (C) is a verb form, none of which make the generalization invalid like an absolute term does.

Answer:

D. never