Evaluate evidence in text used to support an argument
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- Q1Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that cats are good pets?Cats do not need to be walkedCats can be trained to use a litter boxCats sleep all dayCats always climb trees30s
- Q2What evidence shows that reading is beneficial for students?Reading does not help with schoolworkReading takes too much timeReading is only for funReading helps improve vocabulary and writing skills30s
- Q3Which piece of evidence best supports the argument that recycling helps the environment?Recycling is only for old newspapersRecycling reduces the amount of trash in landfillsRecycling costs a lot of moneyRecycling is not popular30s
- Q4Which of the following would be considered weak evidence for the claim 'Exercise improves mental health'?A person feels happier after walking on the treadmill onceMany athletes talk about how exercise makes them feel greatDoctors say that exercise can help with stressA study shows that people who exercise often report feeling less sad30s
- Q5Which type of evidence is the least reliable when discussing if video games improve problem-solving skills?A scientific study with many testsA teacher's opinion based on their experienceA personal story from one personStatistics from many players30s
- Q6What type of evidence is most trustworthy in a discussion about video games improving problem-solving skills?A blog post by a gamerA scientific study with many testsA personal story from a friendA tweet from a famous player30s
- Q7What type of evidence would best support the claim 'Watching educational TV shows improves children's knowledge'?A picture of children watching TVResearch studies showing that kids who watch educational TV score higher on testsA summary of different cartoonsA list of all TV shows30s
- Q8Which of the following is the best way to show that reading books helps kids improve their vocabulary?A video of a book being read aloudA report showing that kids who read more have a larger vocabularyA picture of kids readingA list of popular children's books30s
- Q9Why might data collected from a survey not always be reliable?Everyone always answers correctly.Surveys are fun to fill out.People might not tell the truth.Surveys are too short.30s
- Q10What can happen if a survey is conducted in only one location?The results might not reflect a larger area.Only kids can answer it.It will have too many questions.Everyone will understand the survey.30s
- Q11Why is it important to keep survey answers anonymous?People might feel safer to share honest opinions.Everyone needs to know who answered.It makes the survey longer.Surveys are easier without privacy.30s
- Q12What can cause a survey to have biased results?Only asking certain types of people.Asking everyone in the town.Making the questions interesting.Doing the survey on a sunny day.30s
- Q13Which source is reliable for finding information about the weather?A cookbookThe Weather ChannelA science fiction magazineA history book30s
- Q14Which device can help you check the weather outside?A thermometerA toasterA blenderA vacuum cleaner30s
- Q15What type of source is best to find reliable information about cellphones in school?A research article from a science journalA meme shared on social mediaA tweet from a famous personA story from a friend's blog30s