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Central Idea, Supporting Evidence, Diction & Syntax, The Case of the Disappearing Words

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In the sentence "According to a recent study, 75% of teenagers use social media daily," what type of supporting evidence is used?

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Example

Anecdote

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When a writer uses information from a reputable source without directly quoting it, they are likely using:

Anecdotes

Examples

Quotations

Facts

5

In a survey of 1,000 students, 60% reported feeling stressed about exams. This is an example of:

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Quotation

Anecdote

Fact

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Which type of supporting evidence often involves numbers or percentages?

Anecdotes

Statistics

Quotations

Examples

5

I once saw a cat chase away a large dog. This statement is best categorized as:

Anecdote

Example

Fact

Statistic

5

When a writer uses a famous person's words to support their argument, they are using:

Quotations

Statistics

Facts

Examples

5

Water boils at 100°C (212°F) at sea level. This is an example of:

Anecdote

Fact

Quotation

Example

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For instance, recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. This is an example of:

Anecdote

Statistic

Quotation

Example

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Which type of supporting evidence is most likely to be objective and verifiable?

Examples

Facts

Quotations

Anecdotes

5

As Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.' This is an example of:

Anecdote

Quotation

Example

Fact

5

Which type of supporting evidence is used in the following: "My friend Sarah improved her grades after joining a study group"?

Quotation

Anecdote

Fact

Statistic

5

The Declaration of Independence states, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.' This is an example of:

Fact

Statistic

Quotation

Example

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When a writer uses data from scientific research to support their argument, they are likely using:

Statistics

Quotations

Examples

Anecdotes

5

The Earth revolves around the Sun is an instance of which type of supporting evidence?

Example

Anecdote

Quotation

Fact

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As Benjamin Franklin once said, 'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.' This supporting evidence is a:

Example

Fact

Quotation

Statistic

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Which type of supporting evidence is most likely to include personal experiences or observations?

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Facts

Anecdotes

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