PRETEST: JUDGING THE VALIDITY OF THE EVIDENCE LISTENED TO

A. Directions: Choose the letter of the word defined in each item.

It refers to factual information that is used to support an argument.

• evidence

• argument

• validity

• conclusion

A. Directions: Choose the letter of the word defined in each item.

It is the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.

• evidence

• argument

• validity

• conclusion

A. Directions: Choose the letter of the word defined in each item.

It is an assumption or decision formed after considering the relevant facts or evidence.

• evidence

• argument

• validity

• conclusion

A. Directions: Choose the letter of the word defined in each item.

It is a claim backed up by reasons that are supported by evidence.

• evidence

• argument

• validity

• conclusion

B. Directions: Identify whether the statement is true or false.

Facts that are verified make good evidence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

B. Directions: Identify whether the statement is true or false.

Without evidence to support them, any statements you make have little or no value.

• TRUE

• FALSE

B. Directions: Identify whether the statement is true or false.

All types of evidence should be accepted even without verification.

• TRUE

• FALSE

B. Directions: Identify whether the statement is true or false.

Proof means the same as evidence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

C. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

This is a type of evidence used to support an argument that is derived from reading material, whether in the form of quotation, paraphrase, or description of the text.

• A. Statistical Evidence

• B. Anecdotal Evidence

• C. Textual Evidence

• D. Analogical Evidence

C. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

This type of evidence is based on someone's account rather than facts from reliable research or statistics.

• A. Statistical Evidence

• B. Anecdotal Evidence

• C. Textual Evidence

• D. Analogical Evidence