Use the passage to answer the question.
A wolf pack may have as many as twenty wolves. By three weeks of age, wolf pups are able to play. Most packs are led by an adult male and adult female. The average size of a wolf litter is around four pups.
Which type of evidence does the author use to develop an argument?
1. testimonials
2.facts
3.statistics
4.expert opinions
2. facts
When evaluation evidence, which of the following shows that evidence is sufficient?
1. The evidence is connected to the author's claim.
2. The evidence is objective.
3. There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim.
4. The evidence is up to date.
3. There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim.
Identify if the three sentences are reliable or unreliable.
A. The first pioneers to explore the opal fields found an unpleasant and unfriendly environment.
B. None of the pioneers liked summer because it was dreadfully hot.
C. To adapt to the challenging environment, pioneers built underground homes.
1. A is unreliable B is unreliable C is reliable.
2. A is reliable B is unreliable C is reliable
3. A is reliable B is reliable C is reliable
4. A is reliable B is reliable C is unreliable
1. A is unreliable B is unreliable C is reliable.
Which of the following describes a representative sample?
1. Information presented to prove or disprove a point.
2. Evidence that is logically connected to a central idea.
3. A small quantity that accurately represents a large group.
4. The amount of evidence need to prove a claim