Question 1 (2 points)

Question

Which option describes an opposing claim in an informational text?

a
an argument that is made in order to contradict the argument made by the author
b
a claim made based on the evidence presented by the author to support an argument
c
a claim made by the reader after analyzing the evidence presented
d
an argument that is counter or opposite to the claims an author makes
Question 2 (2 points)
Which of the following distinguishes a fact from an opinion?

a
A fact can be changed over time.
b
A fact can be proven true.
c
A fact can be supported with examples.
d
A fact can be supported with evidence.

Answer 1

b
A fact can be proven true.