Grade 9 Final exam Quiz 2024

What type of evidence is this?

"If we invest in renewable energy sources, we could potentially reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade."

• testimonial evidence

• hypothetical evidence

• analogical evidence

Answer explanation

Remember that information beginning with 'If" is hypothetical.

What type of evidence is this?

"Just as a gardener prunes a tree to promote healthy growth, we should cut unnecessary expenses to improve our financial health."

• testimonial evidence

• hypothetical evidence

• analogical evidence

Answer explanation

An analogy is a comparison in which a subject or topic that is familiar to the reader is used to explain an unfamiliar topic.

What type of evidence is this?

In an analysis of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," a scholar quotes the line, "To be, or not to be, that is the question."

• testimonial evidence

• textual

• statistical

Answer explanation

Textual evidence is quoted or paraphrased information from credible sources.

What type of evidence is this?

"According to a survey of 1,000 participants, 80% reported feeling more energetic after drinking a cup of coffee in the morning."

• analogical

• anecdotal

• statistical

Answer explanation

Statistical evidence is numerical data or analysis that is used to support an argument or claim.

What type of evidence is this?

"My grandmother smoked cigarettes every day of her life and lived to be 95 years old."

• analogical

• anecdotal

• statistical

Answer explanation

Anecdotal evidence is information based on personal experience or observation.

What type of evidence is this?

"Just as a captain navigates a ship through stormy waters, a leader guides their team through challenging times."

• analogical

• anecdotal

• testimonial

Answer explanation

An analogy is a comparison in which a subject or topic that is familiar to the reader is used to explain an unfamiliar topic.

What type of evidence is this?

"If we implement stricter penalties for littering, we could potentially reduce pollution in our communities."

• hypothetical

• anecdotal

• textual

Answer explanation

Remember that information beginning with 'If" is hypothetical.

What type of evidence is this?

"According to Smith et al., global temperatures have increased by 1.2°C over the past century."

• statistical

• testimonial

• textual

Answer explanation

Textual evidence is quoted or paraphrased information from credible sources.

Which sentence is correct?

• Raymond wore his collared shirt to the job interview, which was unfortunately stained with yellow mustard.
• Raymond wore his collared shirt, which was unfortunately stained with yellow mustard, to the job interview.

Answer explanation

Raymond wore his collared shirt, which was unfortunately stained with yellow mustard, to the job interview.

The underlined modifier is referring to the shirt, so it should be beside it.

Which sentence is correct?

• He bought a horse for his sister they call Prince.
• He bought a horse they call Prince for his sister.

Answer explanation

He bought a horse they call Prince for his sister.

The underlined modifier is referring to the horse, so it should be placed right after it.