Grounds, reasons, and evidence

Mr. Ramses comes downstairs while you are waiting to be picked up. Many of you were using your phones to play games. He takes away all of these phones. Even though you all complain, he explains he must follow the school rules. This is an example of ______.

• neutrality

• consistancy

• corroboration

• vested interest

How many meanings does the word explanation have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Read the following sentence:

"Sea levels around the world are rising because global warming is melting the polar ice."

Which clause is the reason?

• sea levels around the world are rising

• global warming is melting the polar ice

The most direct form of evidence is the one we experience with our (a)   .

From the options below, which would be a disadvantage of a testimony?

• misremembering information

• interpreting information correctly

• Not having a reliable reputation

• contradicting another testimony

Complete the following sentence using the word.

Circumstantial evidence supports a conclusion or verdict (a)   .

Choose two important factors from the list that help determine credibility.

• plausibility

• source

• direct evidence

• reliability

You were texting while driving and unfortunately, you collide with a car you did not see stopping. You accept your guilt and offer to pay. This is an example of ______.

• neutrality

• consistancy

• corroboration

• vested interest

Read the following phrase:

"An honest mistake is no more tue than a deliberate lie."

Which one is more ethical?

• an honest mistake

• a deliberate lie

• neither

Read the following phrase:

"An honest mistake is no more tue than a deliberate lie."

Which one is a mistake in a lesser digree?

• an honest mistake

• a deliberate lie

• neither