Lesson L1.5
L1.5 Express opinions and arguments and support them with evidence Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 1
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Lesson L1.5, Express opinions and arguments and support them with evidence: 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English (Functional Skills English L1/L2), Unit 1: Level 1 content, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What term describes the facts or data used to support a claim?
- Evidence
- An opinion
- An assumption
- A counter-argument
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Which of these represents a strong form of supporting evidence?
- Survey data
- An unproven hunch
- A personal myth
- A baseless rumour
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What is defined as a reasoned case supported by reasons?
- A greeting
- A fiction story
- A question
- An argument
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Why must an opinion be supported with evidence in an argument?
- To hide bias
- To lengthen text
- To check reasonableness
- To cause confusion
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What is an opposing point that a speaker addresses to strengthen their case?
- Counter-argument
- Appendix
- Conclusion
- Introduction
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Which evidence best supports an argument for building a skate park?
- Cooking recipes
- Novel reviews
- Weather forecasts
- Usage survey figures
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Which argument about bus punctuality is best supported?
- Driver rumours
- Operator statistics
- Passenger dreams
- Hearsay gossip
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What evidence best supports a claim for more vegetarian canteen food?
- Student survey
- Chef biography
- Menu history
- Kitchen layout
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Which phrase introduces an opinion with appropriate care and balance?
- It is proven
- Factually speaking
- I believe
- Everyone knows
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When a speaker answers an objection using savings data, what are they doing?
- Changing topic
- Refuting objections
- Asking questions
- Ignoring feedback
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What is the most relevant evidence for the claim 'Online shopping saves time'?
- Founder biography
- Website colour
- Timed comparison
- Company logo
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Which sequence represents the clearest argument structure?
- Questions only
- Claim then evidence
- Conclusion then intro
- Random order
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What is the main weakness of using a single case study as evidence?
- Too much data
- High cost
- Overgeneralisation
- Excessive length
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How does acknowledging a limitation in evidence affect an opinion?
- Stops discussion
- Increases credibility
- Reduces credibility
- Changes the topic
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What is the most effective way to rebut an opposing argument?
- Ignoring the point
- Changing the subject
- Insulting the speaker
- Direct evidence rebuttal
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Which evidence best supports the claim that cities are getting more polluted?
- A citizen petition
- An unverified rumour
- Nitrogen dioxide measurements
- A photograph of traffic
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Which type of evidence is generally the most objective?
- Emotional appeal
- Unverified rumour
- Measured data
- Personal anecdote
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Why is source reliability important when using evidence?
- Reduces word count
- Guarantees agreement
- Prevents weak arguments
- Stops debate
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What is the main weakness of claiming everyone agrees without proof?
- Irrelevant detail
- Too much data
- Personal bias
- Unsupported generalisation
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Which combination best supports an opinion persuasively?
- View, emotion, threat
- Fact, guess, opinion
- View, evidence, reason
- Rumour, query, result
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