Read the claim below.
Nelson Mandela was one of the most inspiring people in history.
Select the two pieces of evidence that best support this claim.
(1 point)
Responses
Mandela led a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent protest that ended South Africa's racist policies.
Mandela led a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent protest that ended South Africa's racist policies.
Mandela spent twenty-seven years as a political prisoner before becoming South Africa's first black president.
Mandela spent twenty-seven years as a political prisoner before becoming South Africa's first black president.
Mandela died on December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of ninety-five.
Mandela died on December 5, 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of ninety-five.
Mandela's birth name was Rolihlahla—his English name, Nelson, was given to him by a teach
Mandela spent twenty-seven years as a political prisoner before becoming South Africa's first black president.
Mandela led a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent protest that ended South Africa's racist policies.
Read the claim below.
Digital books are superior to print books.
Select the two pieces of evidence that best support this claim.
(1 point)
Responses
The first handheld digital books were developed during the 1990s.
The first handheld digital books were developed during the 1990s.
A vast library of digital books takes up only as much space as a single device.
A vast library of digital books takes up only as much space as a single device.
For some readers, digital books often cause more eyestrain than print books.
For some readers, digital books often cause more eyestrain than print books.
Digital books allow users to adjust the size and spacing of type for better readability.
Digital books allow users to adjust the size and spacing of type for better readability.
A vast library of digital books takes up only as much space as a single device.
Digital books allow users to adjust the size and spacing of type for better readability.
Consider the following research topic:
the construction of New York City's Empire State Building
Which book would likely include the most relevant information about the topic?
(1 point)
Responses
An Architectural Icon: The Raising of New York's Empire State Building
An Architectural Icon: The Raising of New York's Empire State Building
Where Business Gets Done: A Corporate History of the Empire State Building
Where Business Gets Done: A Corporate History of the Empire State Building
The Big Apple: How New York City Built Itself into a Global Tourist Destination
The Big Apple: How New York City Built Itself into a Global Tourist Destination
See the Sights! The Empire State Building and Other Amazing NYC Structures
An Architectural Icon: The Raising of New York's Empire State Building
Consider the following research topic:
the effectiveness of lie detectors
Which book would likely include the most relevant information about the topic?
(1 point)
Responses
Heists: Innovative Criminals Use Computers to Avoid Detection
Heists: Innovative Criminals Use Computers to Avoid Detection
Lie Detectors: Are They Reliable Instruments for Finding the Truth?
Lie Detectors: Are They Reliable Instruments for Finding the Truth?
Fingerprinting, Homemade Lie Detectors, and Other Ways to Play Detective
Fingerprinting, Homemade Lie Detectors, and Other Ways to Play Detective
The Body Doesn't Lie: How Body Language Helps Us Detect the Truth in Others
Lie Detectors: Are They Reliable Instruments for Finding the Truth?
Consider this claim:
Painting is the best form of art for capturing the beauty of nature.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Photography can capture even the smallest details in nature.
Photography can capture even the smallest details in nature.
Paints can capture the mood of a natural setting in a unique way.
Paints can capture the mood of a natural setting in a unique way.
None of the above
Photography can capture even the smallest details in nature.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
"Persuasive writing is writing that tries to convince others that they should agree with your opinion or take an action that you recommend. It is not surprising, therefore, that persuasive writing often is created in hopes of solving a problem."
Which sentence contains the strongest claim about soccer?
(1 point)
Responses
Soccer is my favorite sport.
Soccer is my favorite sport.
Soccer can be played professionally.
Soccer can be played professionally.
Soccer is a global sport.
Soccer is a global sport.
Soccer can provide good exercise.
Soccer can provide good exercise.