ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension

ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension assesses students' ability to understand and analyze written texts across various genres.

Understanding Main IdeasRecognizing Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneInterpreting Figurative LanguageEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Reading Everyday TextsComprehending Academic TextsInterpreting Digital Media
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management During the Test
Understanding Main I...Recognizing Supporti...Making InferencesAnalyzing Author’s P...Interpreting Figurat...Evaluating Arguments...Reading Everyday Tex...Comprehending Academ...Interpreting Digital...Active Reading Techn...Time Management Duri...
Advanced Topics

Evaluating Arguments and Evidence

What Does It Mean to Evaluate Arguments?

Evaluating arguments means examining how well an author supports their claims with reasons and evidence. It’s about judging if the argument makes sense and is convincing.

Steps to Evaluate

  • Identify the claim or argument.
  • Look for supporting evidence—facts, examples, statistics.
  • Check if the evidence is strong, relevant, and up-to-date.
  • Watch out for logical fallacies or weak reasoning.

Real-World Uses

Whether you’re reading a persuasive essay, listening to a debate, or deciding if an ad’s claim is trustworthy, evaluating arguments helps you think critically and avoid being misled.

Examples

  • An article argues for recycling and backs it up with data about landfill waste.

  • A social media post makes a claim but offers no evidence, so it’s not convincing.

In a Nutshell

Evaluating arguments means judging how strong and convincing the evidence is.

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Reading Everyday Texts