Question

handout 8.1: laws, rules and maxims
instructions: in the blank provided, state whether the example is a law, rule or maxim.

1. before the movie, the theatre employee announced that all cell phones should be turned off.
2. throughout canada, it used to be illegal to open a store on a sunday.
3. never go swimming alone.
4. new drivers are required to move through a graduated licensing system.
5. smoking can lead to cancer and should be avoided.
6. if you are often late for class, you will receive a detention.
7. you must present your health card when you visit the doctor or go to the hosp
8. you must not blackmail a person.
9. stretching before you jog will keep you from getting sore.
10. if someone sneezes, say, \bless you.\

Explanation:

1. Rule: Announcement by theatre employee for theatre - specific behavior.
2. Law: Illegal (a legal term) to open store on Sunday in Canada.
3. Maxim: General advice (never go swimming alone).
4. Rule: Regarding new drivers' licensing (a specific - group rule).
5. Maxim: General health - related advice (smoking should be avoided).
6. Rule: School - related consequence (late for class → detention).
7. Law: Health - card - presentation requirement (likely a legal requirement).
8. Law: Prohibition of blackmail (a legal wrong).
9. Maxim: General fitness - related advice (stretching before jogging).
10. Maxim: Social - etiquette advice (saying “Bless you” when someone sneezes).

Answer:

1. Rule
2. Law
3. Maxim
4. Rule
5. Maxim
6. Rule
7. Law
8. Law
9. Maxim
10. Maxim