EASY
What part of CER states the author’s main idea?
Answer: Claim
Why is this reasoning faulty?
“Students should drink milk because my cousin drinks milk and is tall.”
Answer: Evidence is anecdotal and not reliable
Explain why this reasoning is unsound:
“This product works because many influencers use it.”
Popularity does not guarantee truth; evidence is unreliable
Which part of reasoning uses facts, data, or sources?
Answer: Evidence
Identify the missing part of CER:
“Students should exercise regularly because it improves focus.”
Answer: Evidence (no facts or sources given)
What makes reasoning sound even if the claim is controversial?
Logical explanation and reliable evidence
True or False:
A claim with no evidence can still be considered sound.
Answer: False
Which makes evidence reliable:
a) Personal experience
b) Expert study
c) Social media pos
b) Expert study
Which part of CER is weakest here?
“Students should sleep early. Doctors say sleep is important.”
Reasoning (connection is not explained)
Statement:
“Students should read more books because reading is fun.”
Is the evidence fact or opinion?
Answer: Opinion
“We should ban homework because many students dislike it.”
Is the reasoning sound? Why or why not?
Unsound — dislike is not valid evidence
A post says:
“Online classes are ineffective because one student failed last year.”
Is this reasoning sound or faulty? Explain briefly.
Faulty — evidence is insufficient and anecdotal