Lesson T2.2.2
T2.2.2 Supporting ideas with factual detail Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which type of detail best strengthens a persuasive argument?
- Checkable facts
- Personal opinions
- Emotional feelings
- Vague assumptions
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What makes a supporting detail useful for a persuasive claim?
- Empty promises
- Unproven myths
- Concrete evidence
- General thoughts
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Which revision best adds factual detail to a basic statement?
- Exclamation marks
- Personal pronouns
- Stronger adjectives
- Measurable comparisons
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Why do writers include statistics in a persuasive argument?
- To provide evidence
- To fill space
- To show bias
- To confuse readers
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When summarising a long article, what should be left out?
- Key themes
- Core arguments
- Main points
- Minor details
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Which detail best supports a historical account of the Great Fire of London?
- Vague feelings
- Fictional stories
- Modern opinions
- Specific dates
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What kind of evidence best supports a claim about health and fitness?
- Common rumors
- Popular trends
- Recommended guidelines
- Personal beliefs
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Which source provides the most reliable factual detail for a science essay?
- Fictional novels
- Opinion columns
- Defined scientific terms
- Personal blogs
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Which type of detail best proves a point about environmental geography?
- General guesses
- Emotional words
- Exact percentages
- Personal wishes
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Why must writers always check that their supporting facts are accurate?
- To maintain trust
- To meet word count
- To increase length
- To entertain readers
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Which time reference is the most precise and factual?
- In the past
- Very recently
- Named date ranges
- Long ago
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Which statement represents an objective fact rather than an opinion?
- Moral judgment
- Measurable scientific data
- Personal preference
- Common belief
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Which detail would best support a claim about teenagers and sleep?
- Expert sleep guidance
- Parental complaints
- Casual rumors
- Teenage gossip
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How can a writer best illustrate a general claim with a factual detail?
- Named examples
- Vague ideas
- Random guesses
- Blank spaces
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Which fact best supports an argument for protecting garden bees?
- Insect fears
- Pollination statistics
- Honey prices
- Garden sizes
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What is the main benefit of including a specific date or figure in factual writing?
- Increased length
- Measurable precision
- Creative flair
- Emotional impact
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Which detail type provides the most precise support for a factual claim?
- Personal feelings
- Vague opinions
- Common myths
- Research findings
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What factual detail best supports efficiency claims using numbers?
- Total travel time
- Driver age bracket
- Energy use per kilometre
- Vehicle colour choice
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What scientific phenomenon is the factual cause of ocean tides?
- Solar radiation
- Lunar gravity
- Earth rotation speed
- Wind currents
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What strengthens a claim about pollution by making it verifiable?
- A personal guess
- An anonymous rumour
- A named source
- A fictional story
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