authors claim

Quiz
•
English
•
9th Grade
•
Medium
GENALYN HABBILING
Used 9+ times
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of argumentation and critical thinking, what is a "claim"?
A statement of personal opinion that cannot be disputed.
A piece of evidence used to support a conclusion.
A statement that asserts a point of view or position, typically requiring support or evidence.
A factual statement that is universally accepted as true.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of evidence or supporting details in an argument or explanation?
To express personal feelings and subjective opinions.
To confuse the audience and introduce irrelevant information.
To provide factual information, examples, or data that validate a claim or statement.
To distract the reader from the main point of the argument.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements best describes a value judgment?
A statement that can be proven true or false through empirical evidence.
A statement based on personal beliefs, opinions, or moral principles.
A statement derived from mathematical equations or scientific laws.
A statement that reports objective, measurable data.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"It is wrong to tell a lie." This statement is an example of:
A factual statement.
A scientific hypothesis.
A value judgment.
A statistical probability.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following questions requires a value judgment to answer?
How many centimeters are in a meter?
What is the chemical composition of water?
Should schools prioritize arts education or STEM education?
What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is primarily a value judgment?
The temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius.
Statistics show a 10 % increase in local traffic accidents.
This new law is unfair to small businesses.
The building has 12 floors.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When evaluating evidence, "reliability" refers to:
The emotional impact of the evidence.
The consistency and repeatability of the evidence.
The popularity of the source of the evidence.
The personal opinions of the evaluator.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Analyzing Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

Quiz
•
8th Grade - University
15 questions
Ad Claims and Evidence

Quiz
•
7th Grade - University
10 questions
Author's Claims

Quiz
•
9th - 10th Grade
12 questions
Argument Writing Test Practice

Quiz
•
4th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Introduction paragraph (Informative text)

Quiz
•
7th - 11th Grade
10 questions
Claims, Evidence, Reason

Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
10 questions
Parts of an Essay Review

Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
15 questions
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Quiz
•
8th Grade - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World

Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review

Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for English
12 questions
PSAT Week 1

Quiz
•
8th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Figurative Language Concepts

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Identifying Common and Proper Nouns

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
16 questions
Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Analyzing Author's Purpose in Nonfiction Texts

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Identifying and Using Sentence Structures

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement

Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Finding the Theme of a Story

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade