Unit 3, 2.0 - Argument Vocab

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Schools should start later in the morning to help students get more sleep.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

The best way to solve the issue of pollution is to ban all cars immediately.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What term describes an author’s perspective on a topic?

• Point of View

• Opinion

• Fact

• Reasons

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Studies have shown that students who get at least eight hours of sleep perform better on tests.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Some people argue that increasing the minimum wage would hurt small businesses.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be proven true?

• evidence

• opinion

• fact

• bias

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Getting enough rest allows students to focus more in class.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Two students argued about whether school uniforms should be required.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What is a disagreement between two opposing ideas or viewpoints called?

• evidence

• conflict

• opinion

• bias

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Some people believe that starting school later would make it harder for parents to get to work on time.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Dogs are better than cats because they are more loyal.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is based on personal beliefs rather than evidence?

• reasons

• opinions

• conflict

• facts

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Students who participate in music programs tend to have higher grades than those who do not.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

News outlets often favor one political party over another in their reporting.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What is the opposing argument to a claim called?

• Bias

• Reason

• Counterclaim

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Exercise improves mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Scientists debate whether climate change is caused mainly by human activity.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What are explanations that justify why a claim is true?

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Bias

• Conflict

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Reading for at least 20 minutes a day can increase vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Opponents of school uniforms say they limit students’ ability to express themselves.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What consists of data, examples, or expert quotes that support a claim?

• Bias

• Reasons

• Conflict

• Evidence

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Schools should provide free lunches to all students to ensure no one goes hungry during the day.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

I think summer is the best season because I love going to the beach.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

What term describes an argument that is fair, logical, and based on sound reasoning?

• reasonable

• relevant

• valid

• evidence

Multiple Choice

What is the main argument an author makes in a text?

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Opinion

• Conflict

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Many fast-food advertisements make unhealthy food seem like the best option.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Opponents argue that free lunch programs would cost too much money for schools to afford.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

When an author presents information unfairly due to personal beliefs, what is this called?

• Fact

• Conflict

• Bias

• Counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence and determine whether it is an example of bias, conflict, counterclaim, or opinion.

Parents and teachers often disagree about how much homework is appropriate.

• bias

• conflict

• counterclaim

• opinion

Multiple Choice

Identify the following sentence as a claim, a reason, evidence, or a counterclaim:

Using technology in the classroom enhances student engagement and learning.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim