Author's Claim

Author's Claim

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English

4th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an author's claim?

Back

An author's claim is a statement or assertion that expresses the author's viewpoint or opinion on a particular issue or topic.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

Back

The study of reptiles is called 'herpetology.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a claim?

Back

Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence in the context of a claim?

Back

Evidence is information or facts that support a claim.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement is a strong piece of evidence?

Back

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to support a claim?

Back

To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasons that make the claim more believable.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of an author's claim?

Back

The purpose of an author's claim is to persuade the reader to agree with their viewpoint.

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