Understanding Author's Claims Quiz

Read the following sentence: "Recycling is the best way to help our planet because it reduces waste and saves resources." What is the author's claim in this sentence?

• Recycling is difficult for most people.

• Recycling is the best way to help our planet.

• Recycling is expensive.

• Recycling should be banned.

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the claim: "Reading every day improves your vocabulary"?

• Some people do not like to read.

• Studies show that students who read daily learn new words faster.

• Reading can be boring.

• Books are available in libraries.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which statement is an opinion?

• Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal.

• Dogs have four legs.

• Some dogs are used as police animals.

• Dogs can be trained to fetch.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Read the passage: "Many people believe that eating breakfast helps students concentrate better in school. Studies have shown that students who eat breakfast score higher on tests." What can you infer from this passage?

• Eating breakfast causes students to fail tests.

• Eating breakfast may help students do better in school.

• Students should skip breakfast.

• Breakfast is not important.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is a fact?

• Pizza tastes better than burgers.

• Pizza is made with cheese and tomato sauce.

• Pizza is the most popular food in the world.

• Everyone should eat pizza every day.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Read the sentence: "Video games are harmful because they make kids lazy." What is the author's claim?

• Video games are fun.

• Video games are harmful because they make kids lazy.

• Kids should play more video games.

• Video games are educational.

Which detail best supports the claim: "Exercise is important for good health"?

• Some people do not like to exercise.

• Exercise helps keep your heart strong and your body fit.

• Exercise can be tiring.

• People wear special clothes to exercise.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement is a fact?

• Summer is the best season.

• Summer is hotter than winter in most places.

• Everyone loves summer.

• Summer is boring.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Read the passage: "Many students enjoy learning with technology because it makes lessons more interesting and interactive." What is the author's claim?

• Technology is expensive.

• Many students enjoy learning with technology.

• Technology is not useful in schools.

• Students should not use technology.

Which of the following is an opinion?

• The school library has over 5,000 books.

• The library is the best place to study.

• The library opens at 8:00 AM.

• Students can borrow books from the library.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6