Grade 9 Critical Thinking Quiz

Which expression is commonly used to express an opinion?

• "It is a fact that..."

• "I believe..."

• "The evidence shows..."

• "It is proven..."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is bias?

• A judgment formed without facts.

• A neutral perspective.

• A legal decision.

• A type of factual statement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following describes prejudice?

• An irrational dislike of a group.

• A positive judgment.

• A neutral statement.

• A statistical finding.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is an example of "Expert Opinion" evidence?

• A basketball player's favorite snack.

• A dietician's recommendation on food.

• A child's view on homework.

• A comedian's joke about society.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is a "Counterargument"?

• A supportive point.

• A contradicting viewpoint.

• A type of conclusion.

• A hook in an essay.

What does the term "anecdote" refer to in evidence types?

• A real-life story.

• Statistical data.

• A hypothetical situation.

• An expert opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which of the following is a "Fact"?

• Dogs are better than cats.

• The earth revolves around the sun.

• Ice cream is the best dessert.

• Blue is the prettiest color.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the purpose of identifying bias in a text?

• To evaluate the credibility of information.

• To agree with the writer's viewpoint.

• To learn new vocabulary.

• To memorize facts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is "Bandwagon Bias"?

• Judging someone based on stereotypes.

• Supporting a belief because others do.

• Ignoring factual evidence.

• Criticizing people's choices.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following phrases signals an opinion?

• "Research shows..."

• "In my view..."

• "Statistics indicate..."

• "Studies confirm..."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6