Identifying Types of Evidence Quiz

Which type of evidence is used when a writer provides a direct quote from a primary source to support their argument?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Read the following statement: "The study conducted by Dr. Smith in 2020 showed a 20% increase in productivity when employees worked from home." What type of evidence is being used here?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which type of evidence involves using a personal story or experience to illustrate a point?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Consider the following scenario: "In a debate about climate change, a speaker references a graph showing the rise in global temperatures over the past century." What type of evidence is this?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which type of evidence is used when a writer draws a comparison between two similar situations to make a point?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Analyze the following statement: "Just as a seed needs water to grow, a student needs knowledge to succeed." What type of evidence is being used here?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Evaluate the effectiveness of using statistical evidence in an argument about the benefits of exercise. Provide reasoning for your evaluation.

• Statistical evidence is effective because it provides quantifiable data that can support claims.

• Statistical evidence is ineffective because it is often difficult to understand.

• Statistical evidence is effective because it relies on personal experiences.

• Statistical evidence is ineffective because it is subjective.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which type of evidence is most appropriate for supporting a claim about the effectiveness of a new teaching method?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Identify the type of evidence used in the following example: "According to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of adults report feeling tired during the day."

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which type of evidence is used when a writer includes a quote from an expert in the field to support their argument?

• Statistical Evidence

• Testimonial Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Analogical Evidence

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1