Quiz on Claims and Critical Reading

What is an explicit statement?

• A statement that is subjective

• A statement that is controversial

• A statement that is clearly stated

• A statement that is implied

What type of claim urges that an action be taken?

• Claim of Opinion

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Fact

Which claim compares morality or beauty?

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Evidence

• Claim of Fact

What is a claim of fact?

• A claim that is an interpretation of facts

• A claim that is always true

• A claim that can be proven

• A claim that is based on personal beliefs

Which of the following is an example of a claim of value?

• Emotional intelligence is more important than IQ.

• Cell phones distract students.

• The earth is round.

• We should reduce plastic use.

What should you do to prove the truthfulness of a claim?

• Use emotional appeals

• Make it sound interesting

• Provide evidence and logical reasoning

• Ignore opposing views

What is a characteristic of a good claim?

• It should be based on personal opinion

• It should avoid being specific

• It should be argumentative and debatable

• It should be vague and broad

Which of the following is a claim of policy?

• We should implement recycling programs.

• It is wrong to ignore climate change.

• Chocolate is better than vanilla.

• The sun rises in the east.

What type of claim is 'Drinking lemon water every morning will detox your body'?

• Claim of Value

• Claim of Opinion

• Claim of Fact

• Claim of Policy

What is the main focus of a claim?

• To provide irrelevant information

• To assert beliefs or ideas

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the audience