National Benchmark Tests (NBT) · Academic Literacy
Fact, opinion and purpose
8 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.
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- Which of the following is an opinion, not a fact?
- Which statement is a fact that can be checked?
- An advertisement states: 'Nine out of ten dentists recommend this toothpaste.' What should a careful reader ask first?
- The main purpose of a news report is usually to
- A writer says: 'Everyone knows that homework is a waste of time.' Which problem does this sentence show?
- Which sentence in a report would most likely come from the conclusion?
- Which of the following best shows that a writer is biased?
- A graph shows that ice-cream sales and sunburn cases rise together in summer. What is the most sensible interpretation?
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