12 Questions
What type of writing is academic writing?
Formal and impersonal
Which type of assertion is based on personal choice?
Preference
What is the main characteristic of a fallacy?
It renders an argument logically invalid
Which type of texts aim to provide factual information?
Informative Texts
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
To convince readers to accept a point of view
Why should abbreviations be avoided in academic writing?
Abbreviations can lead to misunderstandings
Which type of statement is consistent with reality or can be proven with evidence?
Fact
What should opinions be supported by to be considered valuable?
Facts
Which of the following is an example of an opinion?
Teachers should use social media to improve student engagement.
How can you differentiate between a fact and an opinion?
By analyzing the evidence supporting the statement.
What usually determines if a statement is a fact?
If it is consistent with reality and can be proven.
Why should opinions be handled carefully in discussions or debates?
Opinions can be subjective and lack factual basis.
Test your knowledge on facts and what constitutes a statement of fact. Learn about how facts are consistent with reality and can be proven with evidence. Explore examples to better understand the concept of facts.
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