Critical Reading and Evaluating Statement

What is an evaluative statement?

• A summary of the text

• A way of giving a better explanation of strengths and weaknesses

• A simple restatement of facts

• A personal opinion without evidence

What is an assertion?

• A weak statement

• A stylistic approach involving a strong declaration

• A summary of the text

• A type of question

Which of the following is a statement of fact?

• The popularity of a flower is subjective.

• In academic writing, it is a convention to cite sources.

• The roots of the sampaguita are used for medicinal purposes.

• I prefer reading over watching movies.

What is a counterclaim?

• An opinion without evidence

• A claim made to rebut a previous claim

• A claim that supports the main argument

• A summary of the text

What is the first step in composing an evaluative statement?

• Formulating a counterclaim

• Formulating assertions about the content

• Summarizing the text

• Identifying the author's purpose

What is the purpose of an assertion?

• To provide a counterargument

• To summarize the text

• To express ideas or feelings directly

• To present a weak opinion

Which of the following is a statement of preference?

• The popularity of flowers is subjective.

• In academic writing, it is a convention to cite sources.

• The roots of the sampaguita are used for medicinal purposes.

• I prefer reading novels over watching movies.

This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.

• fact

• preference

• objective

• convention

Opinions are based on facts but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.

• opinion

• fact

• objective

• preference

A__________ is a way in which something is done, like traditions and norms. Conventions depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs.

• fact

• opinion

• convention

• preference