quiz

Question 1

This type of claim asserts some empirical truth. It can be about the existence of something, its definition or classification, or inferences about the past, present, or future.

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 1

A. Claim of Fact

Question 2

The purpose of this type of claim is to recommend that an action should or shouldn’t be taken.

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 2

C. Claim of Policy

Question 3

Illegal mining has already become an issue in the Philippines. This is an example of

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 3

A. Claim of Fact

Question 4

This claim asserts judgment and does not necessarily carry out facts.

A. Claim of Fact
B Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 4

B Claim of Value

Question 5

Study Skills for Science, Engineering, and Technology Students is an excellent guide to the most important academic and study skills that students require throughout their time at university. This is an example of

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 5

B. Claim of Value

Question 6

The existence of nuclear weapons has prevented the outbreak of World War III

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 6

A. Claim of Fact

Question 7

An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems.

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 7

C. Claim of Policy

Question 8

Naturalization is the process through which an immigrant to the United States of America can become a U.S. citizen.

A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy

Answer 8

A. Claim of Fact

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE about claims

A. Is an opinion, idea, or assertion that needs to be backed up with evidence and reasoning.
B. It is not just something you do in class but a useful skill.
C. Certain that the audience will agree.
D. Doesn’t attempt to search for an agreement.

Answer 9

A. Is an opinion, idea, or assertion that needs to be backed up with evidence and reasoning.

Question 10

The following are claims of policy, EXCEPT:

A. There should be a recommendation to stop the opening of classes in August.
B. Mass testing for COVID-19 should be implemented immediately.
C. We need to wear a face mask all the time.
D. The City Councilors of Zamboanga must declare the city as COVID free

Answer 10

C. We need to wear a face mask all the time

Question 11

The following are claims of policy, EXCEPT:

A. There should be a recommendation to stop the opening of classes in August.
B. Mass testing for COVID-19 should be implemented immediately.
C. We need to wear a face mask all the time.
D. The City Councilors of Zamboanga must declare the city as COVID free

Answer 11

C. We need to wear a face mask all the time

Question 12

The following are claims of policy, EXCEPT:

A. There should be a recommendation to stop the opening of classes in August.
B. Mass testing for COVID-19 should be implemented immediately.
C. We need to wear a face mask all the time.
D. The City Councilors of Zamboanga must declare the city as COVID free

Answer 12

C. We need to wear a face mask all the time

Question 13

Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strengths and weaknesses of something through writing.

A. Assertion
B. Counterclaim
C. Evaluative Statement
D. Critical Reading

Answer 13

C. Evaluative Statement

Question 14

The statement, “Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter,” is what type of assertion?

A. Fact
B. Opinion
C. Preference
D. Convention

Answer 14

C. Preference

Question 15

Read the assertion below and identify its type. “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial.”

A. Fact
B. Opinion
C. Preference
D. Convention

Answer 15

A. Fact

Question 16

It is based on personal choice; therefore, it is subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked.

A. Fact
B. Opinion
C. Preference
D. Convention

Answer 16

C. Preference

Question 17

What do you call the claims made to rebut a previous claim?

A. Assertions
B. Claims
C. Argument
D. Counterclaims

Answer 17

D. Counterclaims

Question 18

Identify the type of assertion in this statement:

Corazon Aquino was the 11th president (and first female president) of the Philippines. She restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos

A. Fact
B. Convention
C. Opinion
D. Preference

Answer 18

A. Fact

Question 19

Identify the type of assertion in this statement:

Roman Catholics genuflect as a way of showing respect to God in the church.

A. Fact
B. Convention
C. Opinion
D. Preference

Answer 19

B. Convention

Question 20

Identify the type of assertion in this statement:

Students prefer an online learning modality to a
face-to-face learning modality.

A. Fact
B . Convention
C. Opinion
D. Preference

Answer 20

D. Preference

Question 21

Identify the type of assertion in this statement:

Many fitness enthusiasts believe that regular exercise promotes good sleep.

A. Fact
B. Convention
C. Opinion
D. Preference

Answer 21

C. Opinion

Question 22

Identify the type of assertion in this statement:

India’s dowry system dates back in some form for thousands of years, when women who were unable to inherit property under Hindu laws were provided with a dowry registered under her name during marriage.

A. Fact
B. Convention
C. Opinion
D. Preference

Answer 22

B. Convention

Question 23

It is stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

A. Textual evidence
B. Implicit
C. Explicit
D. Inference

Answer 23

C. Explicit

Question 24

The readers can grasp something that is not directly said with the help of word choice, tone, a other factors.

A. textual evidence
B. implicit
C. explicit
D. inference

Answer 24

B. implicit

Question 25

This is defined as any assertion that the reader comes to believe to be true as a result of reading the text and reaching a certain conclusion based on textual evidence.

A. Argument
B. Evaluative Statement
C. Inference
D. Claims

Answer 25

C. Inference

Question 26

It can be described as the details that the author provides in order to substantiate a claim.

A. Argument
B. Inference
C. Evaluative Statement
D. Textual Evidence

Answer 26

D. Textual Evidence

Question 27

This is a statement or series of statements for or against something.

A. Argument
B. Inference
C. Evaluative Statement
D. Textual Evidence

Answer 27

A. Argument

Question 28

If I were answering the question, “How should a new student act on the first day of school at Burton?”, which is an important detail?

A. Burton is in Glendale, Arizona
B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly
C. You should have all of your information (phone number, address, etc.) ready when you come to register at Burton.

Answer 28

C. You should have all of your information (phone number, address, etc.) ready when you come to register at Burton.

Question 29

Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn’t remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. “Where could it be?” she said. “I thought it would be right here.” She sat down on the ground and began to frown. What detail from the text tells you how she feels?

A. She stared at the giant parking lot
B. She looked for her car, but she couldn’t remember where it was.
C. A frown spread across her face as she sat on the ground

Answer 29

C. A frown spread across her face as she sat on the ground

Question 30

Many animals in the forest eat insects. Why might one kind of insect look like a stick?

A. To stand out in the forest
B. To blend in the forest
C. To warn animals not to eat it
D. To move faster in the trees

Answer 30

B. To blend in the forest

Question 31

What is the counterargument for this claim?

Argument: Patients’ consent should be the primary consideration when making medical end-of-life decisions, as a patient’s consent to the termination of their life would not constitute a breach of their rights.

A. Terminally ill patients are most likely to be depressed and, therefore, unable to consent to their hastened deaths in a balanced or acceptable way.
B. Consent is needed, whatever the type of treatment, from a simple blood test to an organ donation. The de- cision should be an issue of patient consent rather than the subjective intention of a doctor or nurse.
C. The patient can give their consent according to their choice. Threatening is a breach of confidentiality and can produce detrimental effects to the patient.

Answer 31

A. Terminally ill patients are most likely to be depressed and, therefore, unable to consent to their hastened deaths in a balanced or acceptable way.

This argument highlights the concern that terminally ill patients may not be in a mental state to provide informed and balanced consent regarding end-of-life decisions. The argument suggests that depression or other psychological factors may impair their ability to make a clear and rational decision about their own life termination.

Question 32

What would be the claim for this statement?

Argument: There are those who believe that cell phones have a detrimental impact on learning. Cell phones are viewed as a distraction from learning and should be banned from schools.

A. Others say that students should be allowed to carry cellphones for emergency purposes.
B. Students can collaborate with peers on an online assignment.
C. Having a phone impairs attention and subsequent memory during lectures.

Answer 32

C. Having a phone impairs attention and subsequent memory during lectures.

Question 33

Which among the choices is an
example of professional writing?

A. Literature review
B. Memorandum
C. Narrative essay
D. Position paper

Answer 33

B. Memorandum

Question 34

Which is not true about academic writing?

A. The process of breaking down ideas
B. About what you think and what evidence has contributed to that thinking
C. Targeted to colleagues, businesspeople, managers and sometimes clients
D. Using deductive reasoning, formal voice, and third person point-of-view

Answer 34

C. Targeted to colleagues, businesspeople, managers and sometimes clients

Question 35

Where is professional writing used?

A. Workplace
B. School
C. Home
D. Church

Answer 35

A. Workplace

Question 36

Academic writing uses: (dili sure)

A. Formal voice
B. Third person point-of-view
C. Active voice
D. Business language

Answer 36

B. Third person point-of-view

Question 37

What kind of tone does professional writing have?

A. casual
B. formal
C. slang
D. business

Answer 37

D. business