Read the evidence before choosing an opinion
Separate a claim from support and explain the connection.
A claim needs support
A claim says what someone wants you to believe. Evidence provides a reason to believe it. Strong evidence relates directly to the claim and can be checked.
Original practice passage: A town tested an evening bus for four weeks. Recorded passenger counts averaged 28 riders each evening. A resident said the bus was always empty. The transport office recommended collecting another month of data.
Explain the connection
The passenger counts are stronger evidence of actual use than the resident's unsupported statement. They still cover only four weeks, so they cannot establish year-round demand.
Identify a claim, cite a specific detail, explain the connection, and acknowledge a limit. This exercise is not a scored official essay.
Your turn.
Try each question before opening the explanation. These are FinishHigh practice examples, not GED® test questions.
Which detail provides measurable evidence?
Show the answer and why
The recorded average of 28 riders per evening.
Does the passage prove the route should run all year?
Show the answer and why
No. Costs, seasonal demand, and more evidence would matter.
Write one evidence-based sentence.
Show the answer and why
Example: The claim that the bus was always empty is weakened by counts averaging 28 riders per evening, although four weeks cannot establish year-round demand.
Trusted sources and further study
Sources guide the topics and factual information. The lesson wording, examples, and questions are original FinishHigh material.
- Language arts study booklet ↗GED Testing Service · checked 2026-10-07
- Extended response quick tips ↗GED Testing Service · checked 2026-10-07
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