Evaluating an Argument — Unit test Answers

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Read the sentence.Sami especially enjoyed the brownies, which were chewy, chocolatey, and jam-packed with crunchy walnuts.Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

A
It is a noun clause stating what Sami likes about brownies.
B
It is an adverbial clause telling why Sami liked the brownies.
C
It is a relative clause describing the qualities of the brownies.
D
It is an independent clause explaining how brownies are made.
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Which statements provide the best evidence to support his claim? Select two options.

A
Buses and other public transportation run more frequently between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.
B
If classes begin later, high schools will have to cut sporting activities.
C
When teenagers get enough sleep, fewer use drugs or become depressed.
D
Students who drive to school when tired are more likely to have accidents.
E
Classes at three-quarters of American public schools start before 8:30 a.m.
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Which rhetorical devices does President Trump use in this excerpt? Select two options.

A
Trump uses tricolon in sentence 1.
B
Trump uses an allusion in sentence 2.
C
Trump uses overstatement in sentence 5.
D
Trump uses tricolon in sentence 7.
E
Trump uses repetition in sentences 6 and 7.
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Read the passage.Social media is here to stay. No amount of complaining by a generation who cannot even turn on a computer will change the fact that we live in a social media world. Increasing access to social media for people who are unfamiliar with it or afraid of using it should be the first step toward making the playing field a bit more even for everyone.

A
My hope is that our generation can be the generation to create a path to social media success.
B
Unless everyone in the U.S. including our grandparents can successfully use social media, we will be left behind.
C
Not everyone needs to have the same passion for social media, but access is nonetheless important.
D
Success for beginners, through access, will lead to a more aware and active community of users.
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Read the passage.The salaries of athletes who take part in professional sports are well earned and well deserved. These athletes benefit more than just fans like me. In a recent survey, 92 percent of children stated that they viewed at least one athlete as a role model; 75 percent go on to state that they learn about fair play and sportsmanship from professional athletes. While not all athletes exhibit sportsmanship, most kids focus on athletes with admirable traits, since 76 percent of children surveyed agree that it is never okay to taunt an opponent.

A
The author presents empirical evidence, then uses logical evidence to highlight the connection between the data and the claim.
B
The author focuses on logical evidence, then uses anecdotal evidence to share children’s viewpoints.
C
The author uses primarily anecdotal evidence, as a fan of professional athletes to provide support.
D
The author employs empirical, logical, and anecdotal evidence equally to support the claim with data, common sense, and a short narrative.
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Read Ahmad's argument in favor of changing the minimum driving age from 16 to 15.Every year, millions of teenagers look forward to the freedom of earning their driver's license. It has been proven over time that teenagers are fully responsible by the time they are 15, and making teens wait until they are 16 to obtain a driver's license is wrong. Many teenagers play sports, work jobs, and have an active social life when they are 15. It would be beneficial to the functioning of society if these people were able to independently drive themselves around. Parents agree, too. Most people believe that the streets would be safer if the minimum driving age were reduced to 15.

A
It is illogical because it relies on faulty reasoning.
B
It is logical because it stays on topic.
C
It is illogical because it shows no bias.
D
It is logical because it gives true statistics.

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