QUIZ # 1

Total: 10

Identify the type of claim. (Marks: 4)

Also, for any two from the four claims, provide TWO pros and ONE con. Each pro / con
should have one sentence only. (Marks: 6)

1. Studies show that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.

Claim Type: Claim of fact

Pro#1:

Pro#2:

Con:

2. To ensure graduates’ competitiveness in their job fields, universities should put additional
resources into its career services office and internship programs.

Claim Type: Claim of policy

Pro#1: Universities should give additional emphasis on career services because it enables
students to gain corporate experience.

Pro#2: It gives a student a broader spectrum of opportunities in his or her future endeavors.

Con: Putting additional resources in internship programs might distract the students from
conventional academic activities.

3. Social distancing is important during the coronavirus pandemic.

Claim Type: claim of value

Pro#1:

Pro#2:

Con:

4. Science fiction novels are more interesting to read than romance novels.

Claim Type: claim of value

Pro#1: Science fiction novels are more interesting because it stimulates imagination and
creativity.

Pro#2: Science fiction novels enables a person to cope with a problem and solve it.

Con: Romantic novels help the readers to inject hope and love in their respective life which is
missing in science fiction novels.