Identify what type of claim.

_______________1. Men need women to civilize them.

_______________2. Science Fiction novels are more interesting to read than romance novels

_______________3. Computers are a valuable addition to modern society

_______________4. The ozone layer is becoming depleted.

_______________5. We should stop spending so much on prisons and start spending more on
education

_______________6. Filmmakers and recording groups should make objectionable language and
subject matter known to prospective consumers

_______________7. Public schools are better than private schools

_______________8. Increasing population threatens the environment.

Identify what type of claim.

_______________1. Men need women to civilize them.

_______________2. Science Fiction novels are more interesting to read than romance novels

_______________3. Computers are a valuable addition to modern society

_______________4. The ozone layer is becoming depleted.

_______________5. We should stop spending so much on prisons and start spending more on
education

_______________6. Filmmakers and recording groups should make objectionable language and
subject matter known to prospective consumers

_______________7. Public schools are better than private schools

_______________8. Increasing population threatens the environment.

Identify what type of claim.

_______________1. Men need women to civilize them.

_______________2. Science Fiction novels are more interesting to read than romance novels

_______________3. Computers are a valuable addition to modern society

_______________4. The ozone layer is becoming depleted.

_______________5. We should stop spending so much on prisons and start spending more on
education

_______________6. Filmmakers and recording groups should make objectionable language and
subject matter known to prospective consumers

_______________7. Public schools are better than private schools

_______________8. Increasing population threatens the environment.

Direction: Choose and encircle the correct word or phrase.

1. Many students cannot get a place on a regular degree course. Because of / Despite this, home-
based study and distance learning are more popular than ever.

2. Most courses offer some form of certificate at the end and / but that does not mean that the
qualifications will be useful.

3. At the end of your course, you will want to have useful qualifications. However/ For instance

students believe that their studies were a waste of time.

4. The expense prevents some adults from returning to education. Another / Next reason is family
commitments.

5. Learning a trade when you’re older can improve job prospects. In addition / Generally, it gives
people a sense of achievement.

6. Younger students often need guidance regarding their studies. Therefore / Similarly, adults also
have problems that need addressing.

Direction: Choose and encircle the correct word or phrase.

1. Many students cannot get a place on a regular degree course. Because of / Despite this, home-
based study and distance learning are more popular than ever.

2. Most courses offer some form of certificate at the end and / but that does not mean that the
qualifications will be useful.

3. At the end of your course, you will want to have useful qualifications. However/ For instance

students believe that their studies were a waste of time.

4. The expense prevents some adults from returning to education. Another / Next reason is family
commitments.

5. Learning a trade when you’re older can improve job prospects. In addition / Generally, it gives
people a sense of achievement.

6. Younger students often need guidance regarding their studies. Therefore / Similarly, adults also
have problems that need addressing.

Direction: Choose and encircle the correct word or phrase.

1. Many students cannot get a place on a regular degree course. Because of / Despite this, home-
based study and distance learning are more popular than ever.

2. Most courses offer some form of certificate at the end and / but that does not mean that the
qualifications will be useful.

3. At the end of your course, you will want to have useful qualifications. However/ For instance

students believe that their studies were a waste of time.

4. The expense prevents some adults from returning to education. Another / Next reason is family
commitments.

5. Learning a trade when you’re older can improve job prospects. In addition / Generally, it gives
people a sense of achievement.

6. Younger students often need guidance regarding their studies. Therefore / Similarly, adults also
have problems that need addressing.