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1. Choose the letter of the correct answer.(Get ½ length wise).

2. 1. Which of the following statements is a claim of fact? a) "Reading books is better than watching television." b) "The Earth orbits the Sun." c) "It's important to get eight hours of sleep." d) "People should exercise regularly."

3. 2.Which of the following is a testable claim of fact? a) "Fast food is unhealthy." b) "Global warming is a serious threat to humanity." c) "The average person sleeps 8 hours per night." d) "Music has the power to change the world."

4. 3. Which piece of evidence would best support the claim: "Smoking causes lung cancer"? a) A scientific study on smoking and lung cancer rates b) A recommendation from a health official c) An opinion article in a magazine d) A personal story about quitting smoking

5. 4. Which of the following is a claim of policy? a) "Reducing plastic waste will help save the environment." b) "Public transportation should be free for everyone." c) "The internet should be more regulated." d) "Vaccines save lives."

6. 5. What is the primary purpose of a claim of policy? a) To describe what is true or false b) To make a value judgment c) To suggest a course of action or recommend change d) To entertain the audience

7. 6. Which statement is a claim of policy? a) "There should be stricter laws on gun control." b) "Climate change is a threat to the planet." c) "Child labor should be banned globally." d) "E-books are more convenient than paper books.“

8. 7. Which of the following would be the best evidence to support the policy claim: "Governments should offer free college education"? a) Personal testimonies from people who have experienced student debt b) Statistics on the correlation between education and income levels c) Studies showing how free college systems work in other countries d) All of the above

9. 8. What argument could you use to oppose the policy claim: "The government should raise the minimum wage"? a) It will increase the standard of living for low-income workers. b) It may lead to job loss or reduced hiring opportunities. c) It will create a more just society. d) It will decrease the wealth gap.

10. 9. Which of the following is a claim of value? a) "Recycling helps the environment." b) "Democracy is the best form of government." c) "Animals should be treated with kindness." d) "The cost of living has increased in many cities."

11. 10. What makes the statement "Art is more important than science" a claim of value? a) It evaluates what is true about art and science. b) It compares and judges the worth or importance of art vs. science. c) It provides scientific evidence about art. d) It suggests a policy about how art should be funded.

12. 11. Which of the following would be an example of a claim of value? a) "More people are choosing to go vegetarian." b) "Reading fiction develops empathy." c) "There is a higher number of car accidents during winter months." d) "The government should regulate artificial intelligence."

13. 12. Which of the following best defines a claim of fact? a) A statement that suggests something should be done b) A statement that expresses a judgment about something's worth c) A statement that can be supported or disproven with evidence d) A statement that proposes a change in laws or policies

14. 13. How does a claim of value differ from a claim of fact? a) A claim of value deals with what is true, while a claim of fact focuses on the worth of something. b) A claim of value expresses a personal or societal judgment, whereas a claim of fact can be proven true or false. c) A claim of fact discusses policy, whereas a claim of value focuses on opinions. d) A claim of value deals with facts and evidence.

15. 14-16. Answer in a paragraph form. QUESTION: How would you differentiate between a claim of policy and a claim of value? 17-20 Evaluate the statement: "The unemployment rate in the United States was 4.2% in 2020." Is this a claim of fact? Explain why or why not.