Developing and supporting arguments 1 / 10 In a novel about the effects of war on individuals, which detail provides support for the theme of loss and sacrifice? The protagonist receives a medal for bravery. A character reminisces about peaceful days before the war. The town celebrates victory with fireworks and parades. A mother mourns the loss of her son who died in combat. 2 / 10 In which sentence does the author express a personal viewpoint? The population of bees has declined by 30% in the last decade. It is widely believed that exercise improves mental health. The chemical formula for water is H2O. In my opinion, chocolate ice cream is the most delicious flavor. 3 / 10 In a story about a girl who overcomes her fear of heights by climbing a mountain, which detail supports the theme of courage? The girl's favorite color is blue. She reads a book about famous mountaineers. Her friend invites her to a rock climbing gym. She hesitates at the foot of the mountain but takes the first step anyway. 4 / 10 Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? Quoting a passage from a book and citing the source. Rewriting an article in your own words without acknowledging the original author. Paraphrasing a research paper and providing a citation Summarizing information from multiple sources and presenting it as your own analysis. 5 / 10 Which statement is a factual assertion rather than an opinion? "Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' is a masterpiece." "The Mona Lisa is the most beautiful painting ever created." "Mozart's compositions are timeless classics." "Picasso's art is overrated." 6 / 10 What could be a valid reason to support the assertion that "Space exploration is essential for the advancement of humanity"? Space missions are expensive and drain resources. Discoveries in space lead to technological innovations. Earth's problems should be addressed before exploring space. Space travel is too risky and dangerous. 7 / 10 Select the coordinating conjunction that connects two clauses with a reason-and-result relationship. so yet for or 8 / 10 Which sentence reflects the author's subjective viewpoint? "The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century." "The theory of relativity revolutionized modern physics." "In my view, Shakespeare is the greatest playwright of all time." "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants produce energy." 9 / 10 What might be a reason to support the opinion that "Reading is beneficial for children"? Reading can improve vocabulary and language skills. Some children prefer playing video games over reading. Many adults enjoy reading mystery novels. Reading requires too much time and effort. 10 / 10 In an article about renewable energy sources, which detail provides support for the effectiveness of solar power? Solar panels are expensive to install. Solar energy is abundant in many regions. Wind turbines can also generate electricity. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
