Car Claims Reasoning and Evidence

Claim: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• 16 year olds need cars to get to work

• 18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

• Many 16 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around

Opinion: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Many 16 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around

• 16 year olds need cars to get to work

• 18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

Which of the following sentences best supports the claim that 'Car insurance rates should be based on driving experience rather than age'?

• A) Younger drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents.

• B) Experienced drivers have a better understanding of road safety.

• C) Age is a significant factor in determining driving skills.

• D) Insurance companies prefer to insure older drivers.

Identify the sentence that provides evidence for the claim: 'Electric cars are more environmentally friendly than gasoline cars.'

• A) Electric cars have a higher initial purchase price.

• B) Gasoline cars are more convenient for long-distance travel.

• C) Electric cars produce zero emissions during operation.

• D) Gasoline cars have a longer range on a single tank.

Which sentence structure is correct?

• A) Because the car was old, it broke down often.

• B) Because the car was old it broke down often.

• C) The car was old, it broke down often because.

• D) The car was old it broke down often because.

Choose the option that best defines the word 'evidence' in the context of writing.

• A) A personal opinion or belief.

• B) Information used to support a claim or argument.

• C) A detailed description of an event.

• D) A summary of a story or article.

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• A) Cars are a popular mode of transportation.

• B) Driving requires skill and attention.

• C) The government should invest in public transportation to reduce traffic congestion.

• D) Many people enjoy driving on weekends.

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• A) To provide evidence for the main argument.

• B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

• C) To summarize the entire paragraph.

• D) To conclude the paragraph.

Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?

• A) Neither the car nor the bike are available.

• B) Neither the car nor the bike is available.

• C) Neither the car or the bike is available.

• D) Neither the car or the bike are available.

In literary analysis, what does the term 'theme' refer to?

• A) The main character in a story.

• B) The time and place of a story.

• C) The central idea or message in a story.

• D) The sequence of events in a story.