tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537250501289775111.post4840103390160702820..comments2010-03-22T08:37:26.532-04:00Comments on The Math Mom: Yes, I would not or No, I will?Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531038729784271459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537250501289775111.post-88437386467602977302010-03-22T08:37:26.527-04:002010-03-22T08:37:26.527-04:00Two examples of sentences that are not technically...Two examples of sentences that are not technically double negations, however you will find yourself applying double negation rules in your mind to comprehend them:<br /><br />"Never trust anyone who goes around telling lies."<br /><br />From my daughter: "Daddy. I know how to get anything from you. I ask once, and you say "No." I ask twice and you agree."Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531038729784271459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537250501289775111.post-34361889207358884082009-11-21T12:01:24.519-05:002009-11-21T12:01:24.519-05:00Here is another great example of a logical confusi...Here is another great example of a logical confusion. Songwriter and performer Les Julian asked kids at the concert, telling them to raise their hands if they agree:<br />How many of you like to sing?<br />How many of you like to sing but are so shy that sing only when you are alone in the shower?<br />How many of you are so shy about the singing that you would not even raise your hand right now?<br /><br />How can you answer "yes" to the last question?<br />And how would you answer "no"...Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531038729784271459noreply@blogger.com