4THQ-LONG TEST IN EAPP

It means the idea that the author wants the reader to believe or to prove.

• claim
• argument
• evidence
• counterclaim

It contains both the idea that the author wants the reader to believe and the reason to support the idea.

• claim
• argument
• evidence
• counterclaim

When an author needs to prove a point, he/ she needs to provide reasons, and those reasons should be backed up by

• claim
• argument
• evidence
• counterclaim

Until the pandemic is over, classes should not start. This statement is an example of

• claim
• argument
• evidence
• counterclaim

During this time of pandemic, education should continue. DepEd already devised alternative delivery modes to address students in different contexts. Is this statement an acceptable argument?

• Yes, the claim is clearly stated.
• Yes, reason is provided.
• No, it lacks evidence to support reason.
• No, it is biased.

A complete argument is composed of _________.

• claim, reason, and evidence
• claim, reason, and counterclaim
• reason, counterclaim, and evidence
• counterclaim, reason, and claim

The new normal in education at this time of pandemic poses greater challenges for underprivileged students. Food for the table is already a problem for them. How do you expect them to have the means to access internet and technology? The underlined sentence is the _________ of the statement

• Claim
• Reason
• evidence
• counterclaim

The new normal in education at this time of pandemic poses greater challenges for underprivileged students. Food for the table is already a problem for them. How do you expect them to have the means to access internet and technology? The underlined sentence is the _________ of the statement.

• Claim
• Reason
• evidence
• counterclaim

Until the pandemic is over, classes should not start. How will you make this statement an acceptable argument?

• Give reasons and back up evidence.
• Make a stronger point; give reasons, and back up evidence.
• Explain pandemic; give reasons, and back up evidence.
• Provide counterclaim; give reasons, and back up evidence.

To analyze an argument, the following steps are recommended: I. Clarify what the author is saying II. Analyze all parts of the arguments, and where each is strongest/ weakest III. Notice which parts of the argument are supported and to what effect? IV. See what is said implicitly and explicitly V. Understand how the writing style affects the argument VI. Judge whether or not the argument is valid. VII. Prepare possible counterclaims

• I-VI only
• I,III-VII only
• II-VI only
• I-VII