TEST I: Check the appropriate box to distinguish between 6.

It refers to factual information that is used to support an

valid and non- valid evidence in supporting a claim. argument.

STATEMENTS VALID INVALID A. evidence

Bullying is a real problem in schools B. argument
across the country. C. validity
 Surveys indicate that 50 percent of D. conclusion
children are bullied at some time
during their school years. 7. Facts that are verified make good evidence.

Smoking cigarettes is harmful to your A. TRUE

health. B. FALSE
 Cigarette smoke smells bad and
that smell sticks to your hair and 8. Without evidence to support them, any statements you make
clothes. have little or no value.
Exercise and proper diet are
important for the growth and A. TRUE
development of children. B. FALSE
 Children must watch too much
9. All types of evidence should be accepted even without
television.
verification.
Simple changes can make us worry
 Kids can help parents by doing A. TRUE
some household chores. B. FALSE
Fruits and vegetables have many
benefits in our body. 10. Proof means the same as evidence.
 Eating lots of fruits and vegetables
will make the immune system strong. A. TRUE
B. FALSE

TEST II: 11-14: ENUMERATE THE 4 TYPES OF EVIDENCES

A.) Write the letter of the correct answer to complete each 1.
statement. 2.
3.
1. ____________is giving attention to sound or action.
A. To listen 4.
B. To speak
15. This type of evidence is based on someone's account
C. To read
rather than facts from reliable research or statistics.
D. To write

2. ___________ is one of the skills that we use to hear A. Statistical Evidence

information. B. Anecdotal Evidence
C. Textual Evidence
A. Listening D. Analogical Evidence
B. Speaking
C. Reading
D. Writing

3. To understand the validity of what one has heard, it must be

supported by__________.

A. Facts
B. Family
C. Friends
D. feelings

4. ___________ is the quality of being based on truth or

reason, or of being acceptable.

A. Evidence
B. Usefulness
C. Soundness
D. Validity

5. __________is anything that helps to prove that something is

true or is not true.

A. Evidence
B. Usefulness
C. Soundness
D. Validity