Unit 2.2 CBA Test Corrections

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A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

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Claim

Answer explanation

A 'Claim' is a statement that can be supported with evidence, making it the correct choice. A 'Counterclaim' opposes a claim, 'Grounds' refer to the evidence supporting a claim, and 'Logic' pertains to reasoning.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E

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A statement opposing the original claim, presented in an argument to acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints.

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Counterclaim

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Counterclaim' because it specifically refers to a statement that opposes the original claim, addressing opposing viewpoints in an argument.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E

Front

Facts, details, or information that support or prove a claim

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Evidence

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Evidence' because it refers to facts or details that support a claim, while the other options do not specifically denote supporting information.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E

TEKS.ELA.7.5F

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The process of thinking and making logical connections between evidence and a claim to support an argument

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Reasoning

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Reasoning' because it refers to the process of connecting evidence to a claim logically, which is essential for supporting an argument. Counterclaim, data, and grounds do not specifically describe this process.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E

TEKS.ELA.7.5F

Front

To provide a brief and condensed overview of the main points or ideas in a text

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Summarize

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Summarize' because it means to provide a brief overview of the main points in a text, which aligns perfectly with the question's requirement.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D

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The author's attitude or emotional expression toward the subject matter, readers, or characters in a text

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Tone

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Tone' because it refers to the author's attitude or emotional expression towards the subject matter, readers, or characters, distinguishing it from other options like Grounds, Logic, and Claim.

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TEKS.ELA.7.9F

Front

Sound reasoning and the use of valid arguments to reach a conclusion in an argumentative piece

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Logic

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Logic' because it refers to the sound reasoning and valid arguments used to support a conclusion in an argumentative piece, distinguishing it from other options like grounds, summarize, and counterclaim.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E

TEKS.ELA.7.12H

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To restate a text or passage in one's own words, while retaining the original meaning

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Paraphrase

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Paraphrase' because it means to restate a text in one's own words while keeping the original meaning intact. 'Quote' refers to repeating someone else's words exactly, which does not fit the definition.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D

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Tone can best be described as

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the author's attitude toward the subject he/she is writing about

Answer explanation

Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject they are writing about, influencing how the reader perceives the text. The correct choice highlights this relationship, distinguishing it from the reader's perspective or the story's mood.

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TEKS.ELA.7.9F

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The tone and mood of a text can be very different.

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true

Answer explanation

The tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while the mood is the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader. Therefore, it is true that the tone and mood of a text can be very different.

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TEKS.ELA.7.9F