1.

Wendy was walking home from school when she found a

sick bird lying on the ground under a tree. She stopped
and gave the bird a look. She looked up and noticed a nest
in the branch above her but she continued walking home
leaving the bird on the ground. What implicit information
can you obtain from this story?
a. Wendy loves animals.
b. Wendy is running late for an appointment.
c. Wendy does not care about the sick bird.
d. Wendy needs to get home before dark.
2. Sam and his cousin walked to the store.
Sam bought a bag of chips while his cousin
bought a bottle of water. If I asked the
question.” What did Sam buy?” What type of
claim is being asked?

a. Implicit
b. Explicit
3. Amanda needed to finish her Science project by the
end of February. She had everything she needed except
her typed report. She knew that her typed report was
worth 50% of her grade. She was going to fail, What
explicit information can you pull from this story?
a. Amanda is lazy.
b. Amanda already has a high grade in science.
c. Amanda ran out of time
d. Amanda was not able to do her typed report.
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4. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go
home and get some rest.The lead singer decided he
wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of
the new songs. What can be a piece of implicit
information in this story?

a. The band needed rest

b. It was getting late but the lead singer is selfish.
c. The lead singer wants to familiarize the new songs.
d. The band has some new songs.
5. My family went to the circus We saw the funny
clowns, watched the lion act, and ate a lot of
treats and popcorn What is the story about?
a. Eating treats and popcorn
b. Going to the circus
c. Clowns
d. Lions
IDENTIFY WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE
CLAIM OF FACT, VALUE, OR POLICY.

6. The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources

should take equal precautions toward climate change.
7. A clean environment creates a happy and peaceful society.
8. Stories on super heroes teach the young the value of
courage and bravery.
9. Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon.
10. Using the solar energy can help homeowners save money.
IDENTIFY WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE
CLAIM OF FACT, VALUE, OR POLICY.

11. Business buildings should provide more parking

spaces.
12. Euthanasia is the best way to end animals suffering.
13. Soda contains nothing to improve one’s wellness.
14. A family that prays together stays forever
15. Research activities should be part of the curriculum.