Providing Evidence to Support Opinions

Directions: Read the opinion/question below then select the evidence that best supports it.

Pupils should follow the rules in school.

• A.

  Pupils stay in school at a designated time.

• B.

  They attend classes regularly

• C.

  They go to school in complete uniform

• D.

  A, B, and C

All children should go to bed by 7:30 p.m.

• A.

  Children need plenty of sleep to grow.

• B.

  Children love to play outside

• C.

  Children need to play and play

• D.

  Both B and C

Children need to spend less time watching television.

• A.

  You can learn new things from watching a television show

• B.

  Watching television takes time away from reading.

• C.

  You can discover more things from television

• D.

  None of the above

Overexposure to the cell phone is not good.

• A. There are concerns that the low levels of RF radiation emitted by

  mobile phones could cause health problems such as headaches or brain tumors.

• B.

  Using cell phone keeps us updated of our friends’ whereabouts.

• C.

  Too much exposure to cell phone keeps our eyes healthy

• D.

  Both A and B

When is evidence relevant?

• A.

  It relates to and supports the claim

• B.

  It is a fact, not an opinion

• C.

  It is supported by experts or statistics

• D.

  It offers an example

Which of the following is the least valid type of evidence?

• A. facts and statistics

• B. Examples

• C. expert opinions

• D. personal belief

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Metal is very heavy

• A.

  It is very hard and strong.

• B.

  It usually feels cool if you touch it.

• C.

  We use metal to make lots of things.

• D.

  We use it for toys

Glass is very delicate material.

• A.

  It feels cool to touch.

• B.

  It is not as heavy as a metal.

• C.

  It is hard. But it is not strong. It breaks very easily

• D.

  A, B. and C

Wood is lighter than metal and glass.

• A. We use wood to make lots of things.

• B.

  It is not as strong as metal. But it is much stronger than glass.

• C.

  Chairs and tables are made from wood.

• D.

  A metal is heavier than a wood.

What is the main purpose of providing evidence in an argument?

• .

  A. to state a claim

• .

  B. to offer facts or opinions

• C. to show one's ideas

• .

  D. to offer proof for a claim