TYPES OF CLAIMS
Which of the following is NOT a type of claim?
A) Claim of Fact
B) Claim of Policy
C) Claim of Preference
D) Claim of Value
C) Claim of Preference
What does "explicit" mean?
A) Clearly stated
B) Hidden meaning
C) Inferred from context
D) Open to interpretation
A) Clearly stated
The main idea of a text is:
A) The overall topic and supporting details
B) The key point the author wants to communicate
C) A summary of every paragraph
D) A minor detail in the story
B) The key point the author wants to communicate
What is the problem in a problem-and-solution text?
A) The reason something happened
B) The conflict or issue being addressed
C) The result of an event
D) The main character in a story
B) The conflict or issue being addressed
What is an informational text?
A) A fictional story
B) A text that provides facts and data
C) A book of poems
D) A comic strip
B) A text that provides facts and data
A claim that argues whether something is true or false is called:
A) Claim of Fact
B) Claim of Policy
C) Claim of Value
D) Claim of Cause
A) Claim of Fact
Which of the following is an implicit message?
A) "The store is closing at 9 PM."
B) "She shivered and pulled her jacket tighter."
C) "There is a sale happening this weekend."
D) "Final exams are scheduled for next week."
B) "She shivered and pulled her jacket tighter."
What is the best strategy for identifying the main idea of a paragraph?
A) Ignore the first and last sentences
B) Look for repeated ideas and key details
C) Focus only on adjectives and verbs
D) Count the number of sentences
B) Look for repeated ideas and key details
Which signal word best indicates a solution?
A) "Therefore"
B) "Consequently"
C) "However"
D) "One way to fix this is"
D) "One way to fix this is"
Which is the best way to evaluate the credibility of an online source?
A) Check the number of words in the article
B) Look at the author's credentials and sources
C) Only read the first paragraph
D) Use any website with a ".com" domain
B) Look at the author's credentials and sources
Which claim focuses on arguing what actions should be taken?
A) Claim of Fact
B) Claim of Value
C) Claim of Policy
D) Claim of Judgment
C) Claim of Policy
What is the main difference between explicit and implicit messages?
A) Explicit messages are stated directly, while implicit messages require inference.
B) Implicit messages are always false, while explicit messages are always true.
C) Implicit messages are clearer than explicit messages.
D) Explicit messages require the reader to guess their meaning.
A) Explicit messages are stated directly, while implicit messages require inference.
Which sentence most likely expresses the main idea?
A) "Dogs require regular exercise and a balanced diet."
B) "Golden Retrievers are a popular breed of dog."
C) "Many people enjoy having dogs as pets."
D) "Dogs can be trained to perform various tasks."
A) "Dogs require regular exercise and a balanced diet."
A passage explains how pollution affects marine life and then describes cleanup efforts. This text structure is:
A) Compare and contrast
B) Problem and solution
C) Cause and effect
D) Description
B) Problem and solution
A biased source:
A) Presents only one side of an issue
B) Provides multiple perspectives
C) Uses only peer-reviewed sources
D) Avoids emotional language
A) Presents only one side of an issue
A debate over whether "social media negatively affects mental health" is an example of which type of claim?
A) Claim of Fact
B) Claim of Value
C) Claim of Policy
D) Claim of Definition
A) Claim of Fact
"The dark clouds gathered, and the wind howled through the trees." What can be implicitly inferred?
A) A storm is approaching.
B) It is a sunny day.
C) The trees are being cut down.
D) The sky is clear.
A) A storm is approaching.
What is another term for the main idea?
A) Supporting detail
B) Central point
C) Topic sentence
D) Theme
B) Central point
What should a good solution in a problem-solution text include?
A) An explanation of why the problem is unfixable
B) A clear plan or method for addressing the problem
C) A list of unrelated topics
D) A summary of the problem only
B) A clear plan or method for addressing the problem
Which type of media typically provides the most interactive way to present informational texts?
A) Printed textbooks
B) Video documentaries
C) Academic essays
D) Infographics
D) Infographics
Which of the following is an example of a Claim of Value?
A) "Climate change is causing severe weather patterns."
B) "Schools should implement later start times for students."
C) "Lying is morally wrong, regardless of the situation."
D) "The use of pesticides affects crop production."
C) "Lying is morally wrong, regardless of the situation."
Which of these is an example of an explicit statement?
A) "He clenched his fists and stormed out of the room."
B) "The teacher told the class that the test was next Friday."
C) "She hesitated before responding, her face uncertain."
D) "The air smelled of rain, and the sky was gray."
B) "The teacher told the class that the test was next Friday."
When a text does NOT explicitly state the main idea, the reader must:
A) Skip the passage
B) Make an educated inference based on details
C) Only read the last sentence
D) Ask someone else for the answer
B) Make an educated inference based on details
Which of the following is an example of a problem-solution text?
A) A report comparing two sports
B) An article about the effects of global warming and how to reduce carbon emissions
C) A short story about a hero's journey
D) A guide on how to bake a cake
B) An article about the effects of global warming and how to reduce carbon emissions
When analyzing an infographic, which element is most important?
A) The color of the background
B) The font style
C) The accuracy of the data and sources
D) The number of pictures used
C) The accuracy of the data and sources