An author's claim is more believable if they have evidence to support the claim.
Author's Claim and Evidence Passage and Questions

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True
False
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is this an example of a claim, or evidence?
Evidence
Claim
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is this an example of a claim, or evidence?
Claim
Evidence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is this an example of a claim, or evidence?
Claim
Evidence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is evidence?
Things the author made up
fiction stories the author once heard
proof the author gives to support their claim
the weather report
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match this claim with supporting evidence.
Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet overall.
Studies show that if we consume too much, it can cause health problems, like obesity and diabetes.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What evidence might the author give to support this claim? "Dogs are better than cats."
Dogs are a lot of work and make big messes.
Dogs will play with your outside and go on walks, helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.
Dogs are okay, but cats are better than dogs.
Dogs bark too much.
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