Calvin is doing some research on climate change. He finds the following book at his local library:
Hansen, Emily, PhD. Our World is Warming Up. New York, Bantam Books, 2019.
How can he tell that this is a credible source? Select two answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The title refers to climate change.
The title refers to climate change.
Calvin found the book in the library.
Calvin found the book in the library.
The book was published in New York.
The book was published in New York.
The author has a doctoral degree.
The author has a doctoral degree.
The book has a recent publication date.
The book has a recent publication date.
The title refers to climate change.
The author has a doctoral degree.
Question
To determine the type of credible sources that you need for evidence, what should you keep in mind?(1 point)
Responses
your conclusion
your conclusion
your facts
your facts
your audience
your audience
your claim
your claim
Argumentative Essay Unit Test
7 of 127 of 12 Items
Question
Read the passage.
Anne says that she needs to buy brand new shoes. She tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn. She holds them up for evidence to show her mother. Her mother states that she could sew up the hole or use her other pair of shoes instead.
Which of the following sentences is a reason that supports the main claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Her mother states that she could sew up the hole or use her other pair of shoes instead.
Her mother states that she could sew up the hole or use her other pair of shoes instead.
She holds them up for evidence to show her mother.
She holds them up for evidence to show her mother.
She tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn.
She tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn.
Anne says that she needs to buy brand new shoes.
Her mother states that she could sew up the hole or use her other pair of shoes instead.
What is the difference between formal and informal language?(1 point)
Responses
Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
Informal language uses jargon.
Informal language uses jargon.
Formal language uses contractions, slang, and personal pronouns.
Formal language uses contractions, slang, and personal pronouns.
Informal language is used by professionals.
Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
What writing elements can you use in order to draw the reader in with your conclusion?(1 point)
Responses
a question, a quotation, or a call to action
a question, a quotation, or a call to action
supporting evidence, an example, or an image
supporting evidence, an example, or an image
a minor detail or an authoritative tone
a minor detail or an authoritative tone
a statement questioning the truth of your claim
a question, a quotation, or a call to action
How should the following conclusion be continued?
In conclusion, people should stop hunting sharks because they are essential to the growth of reefs.
(1 point)
Responses
with a new detail about marine algae
with a new detail about marine algae
with the point that sharks are a part of the food chain that supports reef growth
with the point that sharks are a part of the food chain that supports reef growth
with an anecdote about sharks in the wild
with an anecdote about sharks in the wild
with a question about the Great Barrier Reef that is off the coast of Australia