Question 1) Which search term would be the most effective if you were researching whether solar panels are feasible for residential use?
A. “solar energy useful”
B. solar panels feasible
C. solar energy advantages
D. solar panels residential
Question 2) Which source is likely the most credible?
a)an advertisement by a large online store
b) a recent research report published by a professor
c)a speech given by a political candidate
d)a decades-old article from an encyclopedia
Question 3) Which would violate copyright?
a) making copies of a picture and selling them without permission from the creator
b) citing the source of information that you used in your paper
c) creating your own music and distributing it
d) buying a painting that you did not make from its creator
Question 4) Use the citation to answer the question.
To Kill a Mockingbird. New York: Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006.
What is missing from this citation?
a) the author's name
b) the date the novel was printed
c) the publisher's name
d) the title of the book
Question 5) Use the sentences to answer the question.
Troy is learning about the environment for his school project. He finds a chart that compares the amount of waste per person per year in different countries.
Which of the following can Troy assume is the idea that is presented in the chart?
a) People should stop producing waste.
b) America produces the most waste.
c) Waste has an impact on the environment.
d) Different countries produce different amounts of waste.
Question 6) Which option shows an example of organization by cause and effect?
a) On July 5, the famous director canceled his appearance. By July 7, the council was exploring new options.
b) The local author is available on the parade date, but hates crowds. On the other hand, the movie star loves crowds, but may not be available on the parade date.
c) Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
d) The parade needs a grand marshal, and the council could choose a local celebrity, someone nationally known, or perhaps a political figure.
Question 7) Use the sentence to answer the question.
Spending more time outdoors could help young people to stay healthy—and less stressed.
This sentence is an example of
a) a claim.
b) supporting evidence.
c) sound reasoning.
d) a valid response.
Question 8) Use the sentence to answer the question.
Studies show that children who set their own bedtimes get less sleep each night compared to those whose parents set their bedtimes.
How should this sentence be classified?
a) as evidence
b) as sound reasoning
c) as an argument
d) as a claim
choose a, b, c, or d to answer each question
1 answer
Question 2) b)a recent research report published by a professor
Question 3) a) making copies of a picture and selling them without permission from the creator
Question 4) a) the author's name
Question 5) d) Different countries produce different amounts of waste.
Question 6) c) Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
Question 7) b) supporting evidence
Question 8) a) as evidence