Describe the difference between absolute and qualified terms.

Answer:

Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Absolute and qualified terms change the value of a statements. Absolute terms, such as ‘only,’ ‘never,’ or ‘none,’ make the statement the only possible version of a situation. Qualified terms, such as ‘may,’ ‘possibly,’ or ‘some’ allow for many versions of a statement to be true.