Evaluating an Argument

Evaluating an Argument

Tracing and evaluating an argument and specific claims in a text.

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses the author's claim?

• Research money should be used to develop affordable solar-powered cars.

• Solar-powered cars would reduce pollution from fossil fuels.

• Solar power is a renewable resource that will never run out.

• Solar-powered cars generate electricity, so they don't need gas.

Multiple Select

What evidence does the author use to support his claim? (Check all boxes that apply.)

• Solar-powered cars would reduce pollution from fossil fuels

• Solar power is a renewable resources that will never run out.

• Solar-powered cars generate electricity, so they don't need gas.

• Solar-powered cars are ugly, yet dependable.

Multiple Choice

Which statements best expresses the author's claim?

• We should use fuels that are cheaper, cleaner, and more easily accessible than foreign oil.

• Wind power is the best form of renewable energy.

• We should stop depending on foreign oil as a form of energy.

Multiple Choice

How well does the author support his claim that the best way to begin using solar, wind, and geothermal power is to make electricity?

• He supports it well because the energy crisis is holding us back.

• He supports it well because he proposes a new energy strategy.

• He supports it poorly because he does not say why this way is best.

• He supports it poorly because these energy sources are not actually forms of renewable energy.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best expresses the author's claim?

• It is important to reduce fuel costs for Cailfornia drivers so that they can save money each year.

• Be requiring cleaner, more efficient engine and emission systems, the Advanced Clean Cars Program benefits everyone.

• Requiring that 1-in-7 cars be a zero-emission or plug-in vehicle is the only way to significantly reduce greenhouse gases.

• The greatest achievement of the Advanced Clean Cars Program is that it will create 21,000 jobs now and more in the future.

Multiple Choice

What evidence does the author provide to support the claim?

• He explains how cars will still play an important role in our future system of transportation.

• He describes how the California Clean Air Resources Board adopted the Advanced Clean Cars Program.

• He points out our dependence on oil harms both the nation and the world.

• He gives details about the Advanced Clean Cars Program will reduce car emissions and benefit consumers.