11B Quiz 3

What is the definition of assertions according to Valdriz (2016)?

• Statements that can only be proven true

• Declarative sentences that make claims about the truth of something

• Statements that are always false

• Sentences that are subjective

Which type of assertion is based on personal choice and cannot be objectively proven?

• Fact

• Convention

• Opinion

• Preference

What is the ability to 'read between the lines' to find important facts and information called?

• Preference

• Inference

• Assertion

• Conclusion

According to Padilla et al. (2017), what should one do to draw conclusions and make inferences effectively?

• Think less about what you're reading

• Ignore the writer's clues

• Read more than just the words

• Avoid making connections

What is the purpose of formulating counterclaims?

• To confuse the readers

• To provide a different perspective and support it with evidence

• To avoid any intellectual tensions

• To agree with the original claim

According to Bell High School, what is the first step to formulate counterclaims effectively?

• Write your counterclaim

• Support your counterclaim with credible pieces of information

• Provide examples for your counterclaim

• Explain your counterclaim

What should you avoid when writing a counterclaim?

• Writing a counterclaim that you cannot support

• Agreeing with the claim

• Repeating your supporting evidences

• Making the counterclaim real

Why is textual evidence crucial for making assertions and counterclaims?

• To provide examples

• To avoid making inferences

• To support claims and counterclaims

• To confuse the readers

What does the indicator 'Therefore' suggest in drawing conclusions?

• Is a consequence of

• May be inferred from

• Is proved/is proven

• Is based on

What is the main purpose of inference according to the text?

• To confuse the readers

• To provide factual evidence

• To draw conclusions from facts and logic

• To avoid making assertions