Lesson L2.18
L2.18 Follow an argument, identifying different points of view and distinguishing fact from opinion Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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What term describes a writer's perspective on an issue?
- Sentence length
- Grammatical tense
- Point of view
- Page layout
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Which type of statement can be independently verified as true?
- Verifiable fact
- Value judgement
- Emotional feeling
- Personal opinion
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What type of statement expresses a personal judgement rather than proof?
- Opinion
- Quotation
- Statistic
- Measurement
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In a text, what makes a survey statistic a fact?
- Emotional impact
- Author preference
- General belief
- Verifiable data
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What is the first step to identify different viewpoints in an article?
- Count the words
- Inspect the margin
- Identify each speaker
- Check the spelling
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Which word signals that a writer is presenting an opposing argument?
- Additionally
- However
- Similarly
- Furthermore
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When two speakers disagree on a project's value, what do they show?
- Opposing views
- Identical bias
- Shared facts
- Neutral stance
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What defines bias in written communication?
- Objective reporting
- Unfair one-sidedness
- Balanced argument
- Complete neutrality
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Which phrase is a classic indicator of a biased generalization?
- Records show
- Data indicates
- Statistics prove
- Everyone knows
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How should a reader test the strength of an argument?
- Check vocabulary difficulty
- Read the conclusion
- Check supporting evidence
- Count the sentences
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What is a direct witness statement in a text treated as?
- Pure opinion
- Guaranteed truth
- Fictional event
- Testable observation
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What is an unstated assumption in a written argument?
- An unsupported belief
- A direct quotation
- A proven fact
- A cited statistic
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What strategy best helps distinguish fact from opinion?
- Locating bullet points
- Identifying word count
- Checking checkable statements
- Counting total paragraphs
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What type of statement is claiming a council has failed residents?
- A fixed fact
- A direct quote
- A verified statistic
- An opinion
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Which element supports a main claim most directly?
- Vague rumour
- Backed evidence
- General gossip
- Personal emotion
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What does following an argument mean?
- Counting total words
- Tracking logical connections
- Spotting spelling errors
- Checking page numbers
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Which example shows fair acknowledgement of another view?
- Insulting local readers
- Valuing resident concerns
- Dismissing all complaints
- Ignoring public feedback
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What should a reader check when a text cites savings figures?
- Page length
- Font size
- Reliable sources
- Author initials
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What is the effect of ignoring a counter-argument?
- Increased clarity
- Stronger proof
- Weakened credibility
- Better engagement
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Which question best tests if an argument is persuasive?
- Are reasons reliable?
- How long is it?
- Who is the publisher?
- Is the font clear?
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