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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
2.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
d)
Not vital when using an argument
3.
Reasoning is __________________.
a)
A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
d)
Empirical Evidence
4.
True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
6.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
7.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the reasoning?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
8.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
a)
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
b)
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
c)
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
d)
School uniforms can be ordered online .
9.
Students should not be required to do community service.
a)
Evidence statement
b)
Claim statement
c)
Reasoning statement
10.
What is the best definition for claim? 
a)
A statement you believe to be false. 
b)
A statement you believe to be true. 
c)
Evidence that proves something right. 
11.
Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service. 
a)
Claim statement
b)
Reasoning statement
c)
Evidence statement
12.
When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...
a)
Making observations
b)
Making evidence
c)
Making science
13.
Is this a correct sentence with claim, evidence, reasoning?
Q--What type of organism is a fish?
The type of organism a fish is called an omnivore because it eats both plants and animals.  
a)
yes--all the parts are there
b)
no--claim, evidence and reasoning should all be seperate sentences
c)
no--missing reasoning 
14.
Should claim, evidence and reasoning be separate sentences?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
it depends
15.
"I think" or "I chose" is an okay way to start a sentence.
a)
yes
b)
no
16.
What does the "R" stand for in "CER?"
a)
relevant
b)
right
c)
reverse
d)
reasoning
17.
What does the "E" stand for in "CER?"
a)
eliminate
b)
energy
c)
evidence
d)
equal
18.
What does the letter "C" stand for in "CER?"
a)
creative
b)
claim
c)
correct
d)
cause
19.
What is a good description for claim?
a)
Any statement
b)
A statement that answers a question
c)
A question
d)
A piece of evidence
20.
What is a good definition for evidence?
a)
A statement that answers a question
b)
All data and facts
c)
Data/facts that support your claim
d)
Reasoning that justifies your evidence
21.

What are examples of evidence?

a)

Data

b)

Observations

c)

Facts

d)

Random thoughts

22.
Define: Claim
a)
A Statement of belief
b)
Facts, Statistics, or Data
c)
How the evidence supports the claim
d)
A supporting detail
23.
Define: Evidence
a)
A Statement of belief
b)
Usable information
c)
Facts, Statistics, or Data
d)
How the reasoning supports the claim
24.
Define: Reasoning
a)
Stating WHO or WHAT the topic is
b)
Stating HOW or WHY the evidence supports the claim
c)
Facts, Statistics, or data
d)
A Statement of belief
25.

The statement "If a balloon gets warm, it will expand." is which of the following?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

observation

26.

the statement "the balloon increases diameter from 6 cm to 8 cm." is which of the following?

a)

claim

b)

eveidence

c)

reasoning

d)

conclusion

27.

The statement "The temperature of the balloon increase from 27o to 30o." is which of the following.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

problem

28.

The statement "The temperature of the balloon increase from 27o to 30o." is which of the following.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

problem

29.

"Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained." Which type of statement is this?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

observation

d)

reasoning

30.

"The TV won't turn on because the power is out." is which of the following types of statements?

a)

reasoning

b)

evidence

c)

claim

d)

experiment

31.

"I like KFC more than McDonalds!"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

32.

"Rhinos have horns"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

33.

"Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food."

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

34.

"Material A is a better conductor of heat. It gained heat faster than Material B. Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly."


Which of these statement is an Evidence?

a)

Material A is a better conductor of heat.

b)

It gained heat faster than Material B.

c)

Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly.

35.

Object B is a magnet because it has repelled Magnet A. Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.


Which of these statement is a Claim?

a)

Object B is a magnet.

b)

It has repelled Magnet A.

c)

Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.

36.

Explain what a claim is and provide an example.

a)

A claim is a type of payment made by an insurance company to cover a loss or damage.

b)

A claim is a type of bird that is native to South America.

c)

A claim is a type of legal document used in court cases.

d)

A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or false. For example, 'Eating fruits and vegetables every day can improve overall health.'

37.

What is the difference between evidence and reasoning in an argument?

a)

Evidence and reasoning are the same thing

b)

Reasoning is used to disprove the claim, while evidence supports it

c)

Evidence is based on facts, while reasoning is based on opinions

d)

Evidence supports the claim, while reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

38.

Why is it important to support a claim with evidence?

a)

To add credibility and validity to the claim

b)

To waste time

c)

To make the claim seem less believable

d)

To confuse the audience

39.

Provide an example of how evidence can be used to support a claim.

a)

Ignoring any evidence and making a claim based on intuition

b)

Using personal opinions and anecdotes to support a claim

c)

Referencing a fictional story to support a claim

d)

Presenting research findings that show a correlation between exercise and improved mental health to support the claim that exercise has positive effects on mental well-being.

40.

How can reasoning strengthen a claim?

a)

By providing logical and rational support for the claim

b)

By making the claim without any evidence to support it

c)

By ignoring any evidence that contradicts the claim

d)

By using emotional appeals instead of logical reasoning

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