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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
A student argues, “Our school should extend lunch by ten minutes because students will have more time to eat.” Which additional evidence would best strengthen the argument?
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1 correct answer
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A survey showing that students prefer longer recess
B.
A record showing that the cafeteria serves the same number of meals each day
C.
A study showing that students who have more time to eat waste less food and return to class more prepared
D.
A schedule showing that several classes already begin ten minutes later on Fridays

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
Read the argument: “The town planted trees along Main Street last spring. Since then, more people have visited the shops there. Therefore, the trees caused the increase in visitors.” Which weakness most affects the reasoning?
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1 correct answer
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The argument does not explain how trees are planted.
B.
The argument assumes that no other change could have attracted more visitors.
C.
The argument uses evidence from a street rather than from the whole town.
D.
The argument compares visitors with shoppers without giving exact numbers.

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
To support the claim that the library’s new quiet-study area is useful, the strongest evidence would be
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1 correct answer
A.
a description of the area’s wall color and furniture
B.
a student’s statement that the library looks more modern now
C.
the number of books located on shelves near the study area
D.
a comparison showing that students complete more assignments there than in the noisier main room

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
In a debate about school uniforms, a speaker says, “Uniforms are uncomfortable for some students, so they should not be required.” This statement is best classified as
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a claim supported by a reason
B.
a fact that can be verified without evidence
C.
a counterclaim that rejects the speaker’s own position
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a summary of the opposing side’s strongest evidence

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
After reading two articles about replacing lawns with native plants, a reader notices that one article cites a local water-use study while the other relies mainly on anonymous online comments. Which evaluation is most justified?
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The second article is more reliable because personal comments are easier to understand.
B.
The first article must be correct because it discusses water use rather than gardening.
C.
The first article provides stronger support for a water-conservation claim because its evidence is specific and relevant.
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The two articles are equally reliable because both discuss the same environmental topic.

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
A persuasive claim is strongest when its reason is supported by ______.
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vivid detail that is unrelated to the claim
B.
repeated opinion from the same writer
C.
relevant evidence that can be checked
D.
prediction presented without explanation

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
Reliable evidence in an argument is best assessed by considering its relevance, credibility and ______.
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A.
the writer’s use of dramatic punctuation
B.
whether it supports the claim and can be checked
C.
how strongly the writer repeats it
D.
whether it agrees with the reader’s existing opinion

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
Two editorials support planting more trees in local streets. One cites shade measurements and residents’ survey responses; the other relies on a writer’s preference for leafy streets. How do their arguments differ?
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1 correct answer
A.
Both rely on directly measured evidence of equal strength.
B.
The first combines specific evidence, while the second mainly expresses a personal preference.
C.
The second uses a survey, while the first presents only an opinion.
D.
Neither editorial presents a position about tree planting.

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
Apply the idea of an omitted perspective to this example: an article argues for banning phones at school by describing classroom interruptions but does not consider educational uses or contacting family in an emergency.
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1 correct answer
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The article has proved that phones never support learning.
B.
The article has included every relevant viewpoint because it mentions interruptions.
C.
The article may be incomplete because it leaves out relevant counterarguments.
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The article’s evidence is automatically unreliable because it discusses phones.

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STAR 7-8 Reading Practice Quiz - Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text
Read the sentence: “Only a selfish community would oppose this plan.” What does the wording mainly do?
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1 correct answer
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It uses loaded language to pressure readers rather than offering evidence.
B.
It gives a verifiable statistic supporting the plan.
C.
It fairly summarises the strongest opposing argument.
D.
It limits the claim to a clearly identified group.
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