Which evidence comes from an expert source for an argument about whether or not green tea is worth drinking?
A. A recent study by a local medical school found that green tea drinkers have a 20 percent lower risk of stroke.
B. My grandmother believes that green tea has kept her healthy all these years.
C. Most people I've talked to agree that green tea is too bitter to drink.
D. I really like drinking a cup of green tea with my breakfast.
3
If you were to make a claim about the benefits of green tea, which source would NOT be credible?
A. a nutritionist
B. a scientific study
C. a health science journal
D. a person who drinks green tea every day
4
Choose the evidence that is most relevant to the claim, 'The scoring in soccer is easier to understand than the scoring in tennis.'
A. Soccer is the world's most played sport.
B. Tennis players use racquets to hit the ball over the net.
C. A goal in soccer is worth one point.
D. The highest-scoring tennis match in history was played in 2010.
5
Read the passage. Identify the evidence that is NOT relevant to the claim.
Disney World is a great spot for a family vacation. Disney World opened in 1971. The fact that 89 million people visit the park each year shows that it's a popular vacation spot. The average temperature in March is 71.7 degrees, a comfortable temperature for walking around the park. People of all ages enjoy the rides and attractions, so all your family members will have a good time, not just the kids.
A. Disney World opened in 1971.
B. The fact that 89 million people visit the park each year shows that it's a popular vacation spot.
C. The average temperature in March is 71.7 degrees, a comfortable temperature for walking around the park.
D. People of all ages enjoy the rides and attractions, so all your family members will have a good time, not just the kids.
