Formulating Evaluative Statement

Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strength and weaknesses of something through writing?

• Assertion

• Counterclaim

• Evaluative Statement

• Critical reading

The statement, "Facebook is a cooler social media platform than twitter" is what type of assertion?

• Fact

• Preference

• Opinion

• Convention

The statement, "Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets" is an example of a _________?

• Fact

• Convention

• Opinion

• Preference

Identify the statement whether it is true or false. "Becoming a good critical reader means that you are able to logically evaluate the claims of the writer."

• False

• True

• Maybe

• Not Sure

It is the claim made to rebut a previous claim.

• Argument

• Counterclaim

• Rebut

• Assertion

It is used to give a courteous tone in your writing?

• Criticism

• Modals

• Hedge

• Counterclaim

It means that a reader applies certain processes, models, questions. and theories that result in enhanced clarity and comprehension?

• Reasoning

• Skimming

• Critical Thinking

• Critical Reading

What should an evaluation have?

1. Positive Feedback

2. Negative Feedback

3. Suggestion/s for Improvement

4. Evaluative Statement

• 1 & 2

• 3 & 4

• 1,3, & 4

• 1, 2, 3, & 4

It is the common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your argument?

• Assertion

• Counterclaim

• Fallacies

• Hedge

Which of the following type of statement claims that something is true about something else?

• Assertion

• Evaluative Statement

• Counterclaim

• Critical Reading