generalisation+&+coution

__ GENERALISATION AND CAUTION __ A generalisation is a general statement opinion that is based on only a few facts or examples. We generalise about something when we form an opinion or make a statement using only a small amount of information instead of looking at the details.

1) TRUE IN MOST CASES  §  To tend to do…  §   To have a tendency to do….  §   To be inclined to do…… 2) UNCERTAIN GENERALISATIONS  §  Seem to do/to be doing  §  Appear to do/to be doing  §  Perhaps 3)PHRASES SHOWING IN HOW MANY CASES A GENERALISATION IS TRUE a) In the vast majority of cases ……. In a large number of cases……. In most cases…….. Generally….. In quite a number of cases……….. Often/sometimes/occasionally……… In some cases…………… In one or two cases……… b) Only in a few cases……… Only in very few cases…..