ENGLISH 9 4TH QUARTER EXAM SY 2024-2025
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- Q1
What is the best definition of evidence?
A reason to believe something happens for a cause.
A set of facts, data, or information used to support a claim.
A sign that something exists.
Someone else’s belief about an event.
120s - Q2
When can we say that evidence is valid?
When it is just relevant to the discussion.
When it is truthful, relevant, and accurately supports the claim.
When it is the most important piece of information.
When it supports an opinion, regardless of accuracy.
120s - Q3
What should a reader do first when evaluating the validity of evidence?
Identify the claim or point the author is trying to prove.
Look for emotional words used in the statement.
Choose the evidence that sounds most persuasive.
Identify the strongest opinion in the text.
120s - Q4
What is the main purpose of evaluating evidence in a text?
To make sure all evidence matches personal beliefs.
To confirm all opinions are valid.
To judge whether the evidence is relevant and accurate.
To eliminate unnecessary information from the text.
120s - Q5
Why is accuracy important in evaluating evidence?
It ensures that the evidence is truthful and reliable.
It allows the author to include more opinions.
It makes the argument more entertaining.
It helps the reader agree with the author’s point of view.
120s - Q6
What does "relevance" mean in evaluating evidence?
It must contain the most words in the text.
It must match the claim or argument being discussed
It must be emotionally appealing.
It must be written by a famous author.
120s - Q7
In analyzing evidence, what should a reader look for?
Emotional appeal in the statement.
The longest paragraph in the text.
The number of opinions in the passage.
Facts, statistics, examples, or specific data supporting the claim.
120s - Q8
Which of the following is NOT a step in evaluating evidence?
Ignoring evidence that contradicts personal beliefs.
Identifying the point the author is making.
Checking if the evidence is relevant and accurate.
Looking for specific facts and data.
120s - Q9
Why is it necessary to judge the validity of evidence?
To make the text more interesting to read.
To ensure the argument is logical and well-supported.
To ignore opposing viewpoints.
To focus only on the author’s opinions.
120s - Q10
What should a valid piece of evidence include?
Reliable and accurate information that supports the claim.
General statements without specific proof.
Irrelevant facts that make the argument longer.
A strong emotional appeal.
120s - Q11
What does "relevance" mean in evaluating ideas?
It determines if the idea is connected to the topic or claim.
It ensures the information is grammatically correct.
It measures how long the text or passage is.
It shows the emotional appeal of the author’s message.
120s - Q12
Which of the following statements is an example of faulty logic?
Many people use the internet for work and communication.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Shakespeare wrote many famous plays in the English language.
Dogs are mammals, and all mammals have fur. Therefore, all animals with fur are dogs.
120s - Q13
What is circular reasoning?
A reasoning that assumes one event caused another without proof.
A reasoning that is based on emotions rather than facts.
A reasoning that repeats the claim without proving it.
A reasoning that makes a conclusion based on a small sample.
120s - Q14
Which of the following is an example of hasty generalization?
Gravity causes objects to fall to the ground.
My uncle smokes and is healthy, so smoking must not be dangerous.
The sky is blue because of the way light scatters.
We should wear seatbelts because they help prevent injuries.
120s - Q15
When an argument appeals to emotions rather than facts, it is called:
Sound reasoning
Emotional appeal
Logical conclusion
Circular reasoning
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