What Makes Everyday Tasks Possible

In each example, you are given a prompt, such as:

A net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?

or

A net is used for catching fish. when is this impossible?

you should complete the prompt with first reasonable thing that comes to your mind:

A net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?
we are in the water

A 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:

1. 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 refering to them.
   
   A net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?

   • it has large tearings.
   • the net has large tearings.
   A net is used for catching fish. When is this possible?

   • there are some fish in the water.
   • we are in the water.
2. Use pronouns when referring to the person(s) performing the task when they are not mentioned in the prompt.
   A net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?

   • we are in a desert.
3. Do Not Overthink: Avoid using unusual responses. We are looking for things that are obvious to you but not mentioned in the prompt.
   A net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
   • the sun is exploding.
   • there is an earthquake.
4. Be Specific: Avoid using general responses that are not specific to the prompt. Additionally, please do not use responses that can be used for another similar prompt.
   A net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
   • the boat is broken.
   • the net is broken.
   • the net is not working.
5. Avoid Negatives: Avoid using negatives (e.g. not) in your responses.
   A net is used for catching fish. When is this impossible?
   • the net does not have a large tearing.