Grammar
Evaluating Truthfulness
Types of Evidence
Claims
Environmental Issues
100

What is a gerund?
A. Past tense verb
B. Verb ending in –ing used as a noun
C. Adjective
D. Infinitive

A verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun

100

Why are “instant result” claims doubtful?
A. They are common
B. They are unrealistic
C. They are scientific
D. They are popular

They are exaggerated and unrealistic

100

What is anecdotal evidence?
A. Numbers
B. Expert opinion
C. Personal story
D. Research data

A personal story or experience

100

What is a speaker’s stand?
A. Question
B. Topic
C. Position on an issue
D. Evidence

The speaker’s position or belief on an issue

100

What harms sea animals in the picture?
A. Water
B. Plastic waste
C. Sand
D. Rocks

Animals are harmed by plastic waste

200

Which sentence uses a gerund as an object?
A. Painting is fun.
B. I enjoy painting landscapes.
C. Painting relaxes me.
D. Painting, my hobby, is fun.

I enjoy painting landscapes.

200

What makes a claim unrealistic?
A. It has sources
B. It promises impossible results
C. It has data
D. It is detailed

It promises impossible or instant results

200

What type of evidence uses numbers?
A. Testimonial
B. Statistical
C. Anecdotal
D. Analogical

Evidence using numbers or data -Statistical

200

What makes a stand balanced?
A. One-sided view
B. Emotional language
C. Considering both sides
D. No reasons

It acknowledges both sides

200

Who is mainly responsible for plastic pollution?
A. Animals
B. Nature
C. Humans
D. Weather

Humans and industries

300

What is a dangling participle?
A. Correct modifier
B. Missing subject modifier
C. Infinitive phrase
D. Gerund phrase

A participial phrase that does not clearly modify the subject

300

Why is evidence important?
A. To confuse readers
B. To prove claims
C. To entertain
D. To advertise

It proves whether claims are true

300

Which is the strongest evidence for science?
A. Opinion
B. Story
C. Statistical data
D. Rumor

Statistical evidence

300

Why is balance important?
A. It looks longer
B. It adds emotion
C. It increases credibility
D. It avoids thinking

It shows fairness and credibility

300

Why should communities reduce plastic waste?
A. To save money
B. To protect marine life
C. To increase waste
D. To travel more

To protect marine life and the environment

400

How do you fix a dangling participle?
A. Remove the verb
B. Add the correct subject
C. Change tense
D. Shorten the sentence

By adding or correcting the subject

400

Which source is most trustworthy?
A. Anonymous post
B. Celebrity opinion
C. Expert study
D. Rumor

Experts

400

Why is testimonial evidence sometimes weak?
A. It is long
B. It is emotional
C. It lacks proof
D. It uses data

It is based on opinion, not proof

400

What makes a stand biased?
A. Fair reasons
B. Evidence-based
C. Favoring one side unfairly
D. Clear explanation

It favors one side unfairly

400

Which action helps the environment?
A. Using more plastic
B. Burning trash
C. Reducing plastic use
D. Throwing waste in water

Reduce, reuse, recycle plastic

500

What is an infinitive?
A. Verb ending in –ing
B. Past tense verb
C. Base verb with “to”
D. Adverb

A verb form usually preceded by to

500

Why check truthfulness and relevance?
A. To save time
B. To judge information correctly
C. To follow trends
D. To avoid reading

They help people judge information correctly

500

Which evidence is most reliable?
A. Guess
B. Advertisement
C. Scientific study
D. Social media post

Scientific or statistical evidence

500

What supports a stand?
A. Opinions only
B. Reasons and evidence
C. Emotions
D. Rumors

Reasons explain and support the stand

500

Why are images effective in environmental issues?
A. They are colorful
B. They show real impact
C. They replace facts
D. They are entertaining

Images create awareness and emotional impact