Grade 4 Quiz Author’s Use of Reasons and Evidence – RI.4.8
In informational and persuasive texts, authors don’t just state their points or claims—they support them using reasons and evidence. Recognizing how an author uses this support helps readers better understand the argument or message. This quiz will test your ability to identify and understand the ways in which authors use reasons and evidence to back up their points.
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Question 1 of 10
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In an article about healthy eating, the author states that vegetables are good for health and provides a study that shows people who eat more vegetables live longer. The study serves as:
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following would be considered a reason in support of the statement “Exercise is crucial for children”?
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3. Question
An author argues that solar energy is beneficial. Which of the following would be the strongest evidence to support this point?
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4. Question
If an author claims that reading is beneficial for mental health and cites a study where participants who read regularly reported lower stress levels, the study is:
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5. Question
In a book about the harmful effects of smoking, the author states that smoking leads to various health issues and then provides statistics on lung diseases among smokers. The statistics serve as:
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An article stresses the importance of preserving forests and mentions that forests are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. This information is:
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7. Question
In a debate about online learning, an author says that online learning provides flexibility and then mentions many working students can attend classes at their convenience. The mention of working students is:
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8. Question
An author claims that public transportation is eco-friendly. Which of the following is a reason that supports this claim?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
In a text about healthy diets, the author claims plant-based diets are beneficial and states that they are linked to lower risks of certain diseases. This link is presented as:
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following would NOT be considered evidence?
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