Detailed Instructions
In each example, you are given a prompt, such as:
Net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?
orNet is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
you should complete the prompt with the first reasonable thing that comes to your mind. For example:Net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?
You are in the water
Net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
The net has a large tearing
In case the prompt sentence does not make sense to you, or you cannot think of any good responses, click on the checkbox with label "It does not make sense".
Our goal is to capture the most common perceptions that come to your mind and is specific to each prompt. Please make sure your answers are specific, concise and usual. A simple way to write the answers is to focus on the mental image you have after reading the prompt, and then describe what makes the task possible or impossible to occur. Below, we have compiled a short list of common bad responses and how to fix them:
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Avoid Pronouns when referring to objects.
In the examples below, the "net", "fish", "boat", and "sea" are all objects, and thus,
use the objects' name explicitly when referring to them.
Net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?- It has a large tearing.
- the net has a large tearing.
A net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?- there are some fish in the water.
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Use pronouns when referring to the person(s)
performing the task when they
are not mentioned in the prompt.
Net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
- we are in a desert.
Net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?- you are in the water.
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Do Not Overthink: Avoid using unusual responses.
We are looking for things that are obvious to you but not mentioned in the prompt.
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Net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
- the sun is exploding.
- there is an earthquake.
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Be Specific: Avoid using general responses that are not
specific to the prompt. Additionally, please do not use responses that can be used for other
prompts no matter the situation.
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A net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
- The boat is broken.
- The net is broken.
- The net is not working.
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Avoid Negatives: Avoid using negatives (e.g. not) in your
responses.
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A net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?
- the net does not have a large tearing.
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Write actual sentences: Avoid using ungrammatical, or broken
english.
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A net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?
- no fish