Author's Claim and Evidence Practice

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S VIEWPOINT?

• The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.

• The author feels that humans are the problem.

• The author feels coyotes are dangerous.

• The author is neutral

Which sentence in the passage contains the author's viewpoint?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Which sentence in the passage contains the author's viewpoint?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Many people don’t like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants. What is the author’s viewpoint about bees?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

What logical connection does the author make between recycling and global warming?

• Recycling directly increases global temperatures.

• Recycling has no impact on global warming.

• Recycling reduces waste, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

• The process of recycling emits more greenhouse gases than it saves.

What is the author's main claim in the passage about the importance of recycling?

• Recycling is too costly and time-consuming.

• Recycling benefits the environment by reducing waste.

• People should focus more on consuming less rather than recycling.

• Recycling processes are too complicated for the average person to understand.

Which line below is the author's claim or argument? 

• yearbook is a special collection of memories that will be treasured by students for decades.

• However some schools authorities insist on dictating what students can include in yearbooks. 

• Teachers often remove articles & images they feel are inappropriate. 

• Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks....

proof, usually found directly in the text

• evidence

• opinion

• reasoning

• claim

Which of the following is a claim the author supports in paragraph 1? “The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in. Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.

• Poor people cannot enjoy museums.

• Museums should not charge extra fees.

• Traveling exhibits should always be free.

• Museums need more traveling shows.

“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in.
Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.
Most museums have “free days,” but these are usually only one or two days a month. If you’ve ever attended one of these, you know they are jam packed with people. It is hard to even see the exhibits when crammed into a room like sardines in a can!
The thing is, people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city. In addition, museums are supported by arts organizations and individual donors. They do not need to charge the public a hefty sum as well. They should be free for everyone, all the time.
Which of the following evidence would support the author’s claim that“ people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city”?

• A comparison showing which cities are the most expensive

• Examples of the fees people who live in cities must pay

• Testimony from someone who cannot afford museum admission

• An interview with someone who thinks museums should be free