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Author's Claim and Evidence Practice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.'

a)

Cats make great pets.

b)

Dogs are terrible pets.

c)

Dogs make great pets.

d)

Loyalty and love are not important in a pet.

2.

What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Dogs make great pets'?

a)

Messiness, destructiveness, and noise

b)

Independence, aloofness, and aggression

c)

Loyalty, companionship, and protection

d)

Allergy-inducing, high-maintenance, and unfriendly

3.

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.'

a)

Reading is important because it helps improve physical fitness and strength.

b)

Reading is important because it helps improve math skills and problem-solving abilities.

c)

Reading is important because it helps improve cooking skills and creativity.

d)

Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.

4.

What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Reading is important'?

a)

Improving vocabulary, enhancing knowledge, and promoting critical thinking skills

b)

Worsening vocabulary, diminishing knowledge, and impeding critical thinking skills

c)

Stagnating vocabulary, reducing knowledge, and inhibiting critical thinking skills

d)

Decreasing vocabulary, limiting knowledge, and hindering critical thinking skills

5.

Provide evidence from the text to support the claim that 'Reading is important'.

a)

There is no evidence in the text to support the claim that reading is important.

b)

Reading is important only for academic purposes and has no real-life application.

c)

Reading is not important because it is boring and time-consuming.

d)

Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

6.

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Exercise is beneficial because it keeps the body healthy and strong.'

a)

Exercise is not beneficial because it makes the body weak and unhealthy.

b)

Exercise is beneficial because it has no impact on the body's health and strength.

c)

Exercise is beneficial because it only benefits the mind, not the body.

d)

Exercise is beneficial because it keeps the body healthy and strong.

7.

What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Exercise is beneficial'?

a)

Improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength, better mental health, and weight management

b)

No impact on cardiovascular health, decreased muscle strength, and poor mental health

c)

Improved cardiovascular health, decreased muscle strength, and weight gain

d)

Decreased muscle strength, poor mental health, and weight gain

8.

Provide evidence from the text to support the claim that 'Exercise is beneficial'.

a)

Exercise has no impact on physical health

b)

Physical activity only leads to muscle fatigue and exhaustion

c)

Regular physical activity has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, increase muscle strength, and enhance mental well-being.

d)

There is no scientific evidence to support the benefits of exercise

9.

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Eating fruits and vegetables is important for a balanced diet.'

a)

Eating fast food is the best way to maintain a balanced diet.

b)

Eating fruits and vegetables is not important for a balanced diet.

c)

Eating fruits and vegetables is important for a balanced diet.

d)

Eating only meat is the key to a balanced diet.

10.

Provide evidence from the text to support the claim that 'Dogs make great pets'.

a)

Dogs are noisy and can be aggressive towards strangers.

b)

Cats are better pets because they are independent and low-maintenance.

c)

Dogs are loyal, affectionate, and provide companionship to their owners. They also offer protection and can be trained to perform various tasks.

d)

Some people are allergic to dogs, making them unsuitable as pets.

11.

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.'

a)

A) A balanced diet is not necessary for good health.

b)

B) A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.

c)

C) A balanced diet is only important for athletes.

d)

D) A balanced diet is harmful to health.

12.

What evidence does the author provide to support the claim that 'A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health'?

a)

A) A balanced diet leads to weight gain and health issues.

b)

B) A balanced diet provides necessary nutrients and energy for the body.

c)

C) A balanced diet is only beneficial for children.

d)

D) A balanced diet is irrelevant to health.

13.

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Regular exercise improves mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.'

a)

A) Regular exercise has no effect on mental health.

b)

B) Regular exercise improves mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

c)

C) Regular exercise increases stress and anxiety.

d)

D) Regular exercise is only beneficial for physical health.

14.

What reasons does the author give to support the claim that 'Regular exercise improves mental health'?

a)

A) It increases stress and anxiety levels.

b)

B) It has no impact on mental health.

c)

C) It reduces stress, anxiety, and improves mood.

d)

D) It is only beneficial for physical health.

15.

Provide evidence from the text to support the claim that 'Regular exercise improves mental health'.

a)

A) Exercise is only beneficial for physical health.

b)

B) Exercise has been shown to release endorphins, which improve mood and reduce stress.

c)

C) Exercise increases stress and anxiety levels.

d)

D) There is no evidence supporting the mental health benefits of exercise.