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1Information that can be verified (proved true) is called a
A)fact.
B)opinion.


2Making inferences is involved in which of the following reading skills?
A)deducing the meaning of words from context
B)determining the topic
C)formulating implied main ideas
D)all of the above


3When you read a passage about a controversial issue, it is helpful to
A)ask yourself who or what the passage is about.
B)avoid making any judgments until you have researched the author’s credentials and expertise.
C)note in the margin each piece of support and its relevance to the argument.
D)none of the above


4The people the writer has in mind as readers are referred to as the author's
A)purpose.
B)tone.
C)point of view.
D)intended audience.


5Information can be verified by
A)research.
B)observation.
C)experimentation.
D)all of the above


6A conclusion is usually reached
A)before reading a paragraph or a selection.
B)while reading a paragraph or a selection.
C)after reading a paragraph or a selection.
D)all of the above


7Imply means to
A)hint or suggest something without stating it directly.
B)understand an indirectly stated message.


8"Well-supported" means that an opinion is backed by
A)the testimony of experts.
B)facts.
C)logical reasons.
D)any or all of the above


9The author's reason for writing something is referred to as the author's
A)purpose.
B)tone.
C)point of view.
D)intended audience.


10Propaganda techniques are
A)used by authors to persuade a non-critical reader to accept their argument.
B)numerous.
C)based on flawed reasoning.
D)all of the above


11Which of the following words of phrases is not a way authors announce an important conclusion?
A)Therefore
B)Thus
C)Nevertheless
D)Inconclusion


12An author's position (opinion, belief) on an issue is referred to as the author's
A)purpose.
B)tone.
C)point of view.
D)intended audience.


13Which of the following is not an example of subjective support?
A)emotions
B)case studies
C)the author's limited personal experience
D)unsupported opinions


14Opinions are valuable if they
A)are factual.
B)are well-supported.
C)appear in print.
D)can be verified by research.


15If you comprehend a message that has been suggested or hinted, you
A)imply the meaning.
B)infer the meaning.


16Evaluating the validity and the credibility of an argument
A)should be done as soon as the issue has been identified.
B)occurs right after evaluating the author's assumptions.
C)is done last because they depend on evaluating the other aspects of the argument.
D)can be skipped if the author has appropriate credentials.


17The author's use of words and the style of writing used to convey his or her attitude toward a topic are referred to as the author's
A)purpose.
B)tone.
C)point of view.
D)intended audience.


18Issue refers to
A)the author's point of view on a topic.
B)the controversial topic the author is discussing.
C)things the author takes for granted without presenting proof.
D)whether or not the author presents adequate support and overcomes opposing points.


19If an issue is controversial, it means that
A)various authors disagree about it and have conflicting opinions.
B)all authors agree on it since it is supported by research.
C)authors do not have biases about it.
D)authors avoid writing about it.


20Support is relevant if it is
A)based on the author's opinion.
B)implied in the selection.
C)directly related to the argument.
D)persuasive.


21An author's intended audience can be
A)a specific individual.
B)a particular group.
C)the general public.
D)any of the above


22If an argument has validity, it is
A)believable and convincing.
B)persuasive.
C)complete.
D)logical and well-reasoned.


23Another name for author's point of view is
A)author's audience.
B)author's tone.
C)author's argument.
D)none of the above


24A single paragraph can contain
A)facts only.
B)opinions only.
C)both facts and opinions.
D)none of the above


25Which of the following is not a type of support an author might present?
A)research findings
B)assumptions
C)personal experiences or observations
D)examples


26Bias means the author
A)is neutral.
B)presents several types of support.
C)favors one side of an issue over the other.
D)has credibility.


27An argument has completeness if
A)the support consists of facts and other clear evidence.
B)it is well-reasoned and logical.
C)it is persuasive and believable.
D)the author presents adequate support and overcomes opposing points.


28"Judgment words," such as effective, unappealing, and remarkable, signal
A)facts.
B)opinions.


29Information about an event that has not yet happened is
A)a fact.
B)an opinion.





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