Command of Evidence Challenge

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Round One

Consider this: You are contemplating a career in third-party mediation, and while researching the career path, you come across the following state licensure requirement:

"Mediators must complete a minimum of 40 hours of state-approved training, including at least 6 hours of ethics instruction, before applying for certification. All training must be completed within 24 months prior to application."

Which assertion, if true, is most strongly supported by evidence in the text?

A Mediation certification requires state-approved legal training in ethics.
B Applicants must pass the bar exam before applying.
C Online training programs approved by the state may satisfy certain certification requirements.
D Experienced mediators can waive the training requirement through competency testing.

Round 2

Consider this: While researching lobbying disclosure requirements published by the U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, you encounter this federal regulation from the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA):

"Registered lobbyists must file quarterly reports detailing all lobbying activities, including client names, expenditures over $500, and the specific legislation or executive branch actions they sought to influence. Reports must be submitted within 20 days after the end of each calendar quarter."

Which claim is directly supported by the text?

A Lobbyists must disclose which members of Congress they met with during each quarter.
B Failure to file reports on time automatically results in criminal penalties.
C Quarterly submissions must include spending details for amounts exceeding $500 per reporting period.
D State-level lobbying activities are exempt from federal reporting requirements.

Round 3

Consider the literary technique used in this line from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven":

"And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain..."

Which assertion, if true, is most strongly supported by evidence in the text?

A The literary device 'aliteration' uses repetitive 's' sounds to help create a sense of unease and suspense.
B The "purple curtain" symbolizes the narrator's wealth and nobility.
C
Poe uses iambic pentameter Iambic pentameter is a poetic meter with five feet per line. Each foot is an iamb: one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. Think: da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. To spot iambic pentameter, count the syllables. There should be 10 syllables per line. Check the stress pattern: Unstressed followed by stressed syllables. to mirror the raven's heartbeat.
D The line foreshadows the raven's eventual attack on the narrator.

Round 4

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." -Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence (1776)

Which claim, if true, is most strongly supported by the evidence provided in the text?

A The statement implies rights are not granted by governments, but exist inherently.
B The statement implies that government laws should reflect the moral authority of the Creator.
C The statement implies that the right to life is self-evident.
D The statement suggests that individual rights always outweigh government authority.

Round 5

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. You’ll notice how fear always exaggerates what lies ahead. To the mind that has prepared itself, even the harshest test feels manageable." -Seneca

Which claim, if true, is most strongly supported by the evidence provided in the text?

A The writer uses the literary element 'anaphora'Anaphora is a rhetorical device that involves the deliberate repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis and rhythm. to not only emphasize the main point, but to give new insight on the virtues of action, as opposed to inaction.
B The writer creates a paradox, Paradox is a rhetorical device that presents a seemingly self-contradictory or illogical statement that reveals a deeper truth upon reflection. signaling the effect is indeed the cause. This contradiction emphasizes the main point by presenting it in a thought-provoking way.
C The writer employs a rhetorical question A rhetorical question is a figure of speech where a question is asked not to elicit an answer, but to make a point or provoke thought. to engage the reader’s thoughts on overcoming fear, positioning inaction as the true obstacle to success.
D The writer uses alliteration Alliteration is a rhetorical device in which the same initial consonant sound is repeated across neighboring words to create rhythm, emphasis, or cohesion—like “start,” “stick,” and “stuck.” to create provide phonetic balance Phonetic balance refers to the harmonious arrangement of sounds—especially consonants and vowels—within a phrase or sentence, where repetition, variation, and spacing create a pleasing, rhythmic auditory effect that enhances clarity and cohesion. through metrical symmetry Metrical symmetry refers to the balanced and consistent arrangement of rhythmic units—called metrical feet—within a line or across multiple lines of poetry or prose, creating a sense of harmony and structural regularity in how syllables are stressed and paced. and rhythm through repeated “d” sounds in “do,” “dare,” and “difficult.”

Round 6

"Start with the truth, and stick with the truth—because at the end of the day, you're stuck with the truth." -Myron Golden

Which claim, if true, is most strongly supported by the evidence provided in the text?

A People often change their beliefs over time as circumstances evolve, which makes Truth a flexible concept.
B Truth “Truth” with a capital T signifies its conceptual weight as an absolute that is persistent, unchanging, universal, and structurally foundational. functions as an anchor across three parallel clauses. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, and it functions as a building block of a sentence. This structural repetition builds a clear rhetorical pattern that mirrors the consistency the speaker advocates.
C The speaker leverages alliteration with the "s" sound, particularly "start," "stick," and "stuck," establishing a rhetorical pattern A rhetorical pattern is a structured technique or strategy that writers and speakers use to organize ideas and convey meaning—such as cause and effect, comparison, repetition, or definition—to shape how an audience understands and responds to a message. that assists in emphasizing the importance of Truth.
D The speaker uses no rhetorical device A rhetorical device is a technique used in writing or speech to persuade, emphasize, or evoke emotion by shaping how language is presented—through patterns of sound, structure, or meaning. to share his belief that falsehoods often lead to temporary comfort, but discomfort arises only when others expose the truth.

Round 7

A ""
B ""
C ""
D ""

Round 8

Consider this: You're responsible for proofreading a press release from a biotech firm about a new treatment undergoing clinical trials. The company’s credibility and the public’s understanding hinge on clear, accurate language.

Intended message: The research team tested the experimental therapy on lab-grown tissue, not the patients themselves.

Identify the sentence that does not mislead, confuse, or misconstrue the intended message by improper modifiers or word choice.

A "They administered the therapy to patients grown in the lab, who were not yet approved for testing."
B "The therapy was tested thoroughly, using lab-grown tissue by researchers not yet cleared to work with patients."
C "The researchers tested the therapy on tissue grown in the lab, not on human patients."
D "Not yet approved for human use, the researchers applied the treatment to tissue samples to evaluate its potential."

Round 9

Consider this: You’re editing a spotlight feature for a student-led innovation journal. The story profiles a teen entrepreneur whose startup just secured early funding. Before publishing, you need to ensure the message about her leadership and accomplishments isn’t lost in confusing phrasing.

Intended message: At just 17, she launched the startup herself, secured early-stage funding, and hired a diverse team to build the app.

Identify the sentence that does not mislead, confuse, or misconstrue the intended message by improper modifiers or word choice.

A "At 17, a diverse team was hired by the founder to develop the app, who had just received funding."
B "Having built the app with early-stage funding, the teen’s startup impressed investors she hadn’t yet pitched to."
C "At just 17, she secured funding, formed a team, and launched her startup with a vision focused on inclusion and innovation."
D "The startup, built by a visionary team, was launched at 17 by a founder who hadn’t yet graduated high school."

Round 10

Consider this: You’re in charge of uploading the text to the teleprompter and making emergency edits in real time. The speaker is about to deliver an announcement when you notice a critical error.

Breaking news on the airborne virus spreading among immunocompromised individuals—coming up next. But first, a word from our sponsors and today’s Max-Vita Multivitamin Trivia Question: What essential nutrient ______ peaches provide for nerve support and repair?

Which option completes the text and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A do
B does
C has
D have

Round 11

Consider this: During a professional development workshop hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), attendees are asked to nominate individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership in a cross-cultural sensitivity. The workshop has brought together staff from regional missions in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and East Africa to share best practices in managing global development initiatives. You are a standout nominee who has successfully led a multi-country team in coordinating disaster relief logistics after a major hurricane, navigating cultural nuances, language barriers, and differing governmental protocols with remarkable diplomacy and clarity. Proud of your accomplishments, you raise your hand when the following question is asked:

______ among you has also demonstrated exceptional leadership in a cross-cultural sensitivity?

Which option completes the statement and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A Which
B Whom
C Is anyone
D Who

Round 12

Consider this scenario: A visitor at a White House press event just reported suspicious activity. Footage shows a person dispersing a substance onto the handrails with an aerosol can and moving quickly past agents, before tossing something into the grass. The event has prompted your supervisor to conduct a risk assessment before the grounds are secured, so she looks at you and asks:

"Do we have any more intel on the person ______ ID badge was tossed in the green area?"

Which option completes the statement and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A that
B who’s
C who is
D whose

Round 13

Consider this: A traveler left her backpack at a Denver International Airport TSA checkpoint during screening. When officers noticed the unattended bag, they followed protocol and reported it. After clearing the bag, they confirmed it contained medication and a passport. In the incident report, the TSA officer wrote:

"The ______ was left near Lane 4 was secured and returned to the traveler without incident."

Which option completes the statement and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A backpack that
B backpack, which
C backpack whose
D backpack which

Round 14

Consider this: You are an analyst working in Virginia at Station B of the Warrenton Training Center—a classified cyber operations facility. Five minutes ago, you flagged irregular activity tied to another agent's login trail. While reviewing the access logs more closely, a senior officer leans in towards you and says:

"So this is the Agent Ramirez, ______ come to us from D.C.?"

Which option completes the sentence and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A whose
B who
C who's
D which

Round 15

Consider this: You’re a systems engineer at Google’s data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa—one of the company’s largest and most secure cloud infrastructure hubs. During a routine biometric scan at the main access corridor, a mismatch is flagged. A security lead turns to you and asks:

" Impossible! You won't believe _______ failed the biometrics scanner this time. "

Which option completes the sentence and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A has
B whose
C who's
D who is

Round 16

Consider this: .

Which option completes the statement and conforms to Standard English conventions?

A
B
C
D

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