Claims and Evidence Quiz

What is a claim?

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is uncertain or speculative.

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is subjective or opinion-based.

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is false or fictional.

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or factual.

Which of the following is an example of a claim? a) The Earth is round b) The sky is blue c) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius d) All of the above

• c) Water boils at 50 degrees Celsius

• d) All of the above.

• b) The sky is green

• a) The Earth is square

What is evidence?

• Random information or data without any relevance.

• Information or data that supports or proves a claim or statement.

• Facts that contradict a claim or statement.

• Opinions or personal beliefs.

Which of the following is an example of evidence? a) A scientific experiment b) A personal opinion c) A fictional story d) None of the above

• b

• c

• a

• d

What is a premise?

• A premise is a logical fallacy.

• A premise is a conclusion drawn from evidence.

• A premise is a statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or inference.

• A premise is a rhetorical device used to persuade.

Which of the following is an example of a premise? a) All mammals have fur b) The sun rises in the east c) Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen d) None of the above

• d

• c

• a

• b

What is justification?

• Finding a logical explanation for an action.

• Providing reasons or evidence to support a claim or belief.

• Aligning text to the left margin.

• Making an excuse for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Which of the following is an example of justification? a) Providing logical reasoning to support a claim b) Making a wild guess c) Believing something without any evidence d) None of the above

• a

• c

• d

• b

True or False: Claims can be proven true or false.

• False

• Claims cannot be proven

• Sometimes

• True

True or False: Evidence is always reliable and trustworthy.

• Depends on the source

• False

• Sometimes

• True