Identifying Argumentative Claims Flashcard

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Which of the following sentences is an argumentative claim? Options: "The sky is blue.", "School uniforms should be mandatory in public schools.", "Yes, school uniforms are necessary."

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"School uniforms should be mandatory in public schools."

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Identify the argumentative claim in the following options: "I believe homework is beneficial for students.", "Homework is beneficial for students.", "No, homework should not be assigned."

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"Homework is beneficial for students."

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Which sentence is an example of an argumentative claim? Options: "Chocolate is made from cocoa beans." "Exercise should be required every single day in schools." "I believe exercise isn't necessary in schools because its not an academic skills and you like don't have to be doing it ALL the time, just sometimes ."

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"Exercise should be required every single day in schools."

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Select the argumentative claim from the following sentences: "The capital of France is Paris.", "Recycling should be mandatory to reduce environmental pollution.", "Birds can fly."

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"Recycling should be mandatory to reduce environmental pollution."

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What is wrong with the claim "Strawberry, because it's less boring" in response to the question "Which flavor of ice cream is the best?"?

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It's grammatically incorrect and doesn't restate the question.

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Which sentence is an argumentative claim? Options: "The human body has 206 bones." "Art education is essential for developing creativity in students." "The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world."

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"Art education is essential for developing creativity in students."

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Select the argumentative claim: "Public transportation should be free to reduce traffic congestion."

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Public transportation should be free to reduce traffic congestion.

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Does social media have a positive or negative impact on our mental health?

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Social media has a negative impact on mental health.

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How many sentences make up a claim?

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1 sentence

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What is the primary purpose of using a claim in an argument?

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To state the opinion or position you will argue for