Author's Use of EvidenceATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

How support is built

9 key facts 5 practice questions Reviewed Oct 2026

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Evidence Types

Statistics
expert testimony
anecdote
example
analogy

Strength

Specific, recent, relevant and from a credible source is strongest
A single anecdote is the weakest general support

Questions Asked

'Which best supports…' or 'Which most weakens…'

Test Cue

Target the link between the evidence and the claim, not the claim alone

Key takeaway

How support is built

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A passage that first states a claim and then lists supporting evidence is organized to:

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