Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Which of the following is supported by evidence 
from the letter?
A 
The ballpark is used for a variety of events.
B 
Many people have been injured at the ballpark.
C 
It is impossible to have fun at the ballpark.
D 
There are concerns with the ballpark’s current 
condition.
 2. Which statement from the letter provides evidence 
that the park needs repairs to make it safe?
A 
There are gaping holes in the grass surrounding 
the baseball diamond.
B 
I believe the problems can be easily fixed.
C 
Please have repairs made to the ballpark.
D 
It would be a shame to allow the ballpark to 
deteriorate further.
 3. Which of these is the best evidence of the need for 
improving the ballpark’s appearance?
A 
The holes are not visible.
B 
The ballpark looks run down.
C 
The town loves the ballpark.
D 
Repairs would spruce up the ballpark.
 4. The author states that her friends and neighbors 
agree with her. Does this support her argument?
A 
Yes; it explains why no one goes to the ballpark.
B 
Yes; the majority should get their way.
C 
No; a shared opinion is still just an opinion.
D 
No; she told them what to say.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Which information from the letter do you feel is the most important for the mayor to 
consider? Why?
 
 
Evaluate Evidence
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