What is the purpose of citing evidence in writing?
Citing Evidence in 5th Grade

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To showcase personal opinions without evidence.
The purpose of citing evidence in writing is to support claims and enhance credibility.
To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.
To fill space in the document without purpose.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify a strong piece of evidence?
A strong piece of evidence is always anecdotal.
A strong piece of evidence is based solely on personal opinion.
A strong piece of evidence is relevant, reliable, and corroborated by multiple sources.
A strong piece of evidence is only valid if it comes from a single source.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What types of sources can be used for evidence?
Personal blogs
Unverified online forums
Social media posts
Academic journals, books, reputable websites, interviews, surveys, government reports.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use quotes from a text?
Using quotes makes writing less original.
It is important to use quotes from a text to support arguments and provide evidence.
Quotes should be avoided to keep the text concise.
Quotes are only necessary for literary analysis.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does citing evidence support your main idea?
Citing evidence supports your main idea by validating your claims and enhancing credibility.
Citing evidence only confuses the reader.
Citing evidence is unnecessary for a strong argument.
Citing evidence distracts from the main idea.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in evidence?
A fact can change over time; an opinion remains constant.
A fact is always true; an opinion is always false.
A fact is based on personal beliefs; an opinion is verifiable.
A fact is objectively verifiable; an opinion is subjective and based on personal beliefs.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can personal experiences be used as evidence? Why or why not?
Yes, personal experiences can be used as evidence, but they are subjective and context-dependent.
Personal experiences are always objective and reliable evidence.
Personal experiences cannot be used as evidence under any circumstances.
Only scientific data can serve as valid evidence, excluding personal experiences.
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