Argument Quiz Study Questions

Which evidence supports the author's point that frozen food is the best option for a fast-paced life?

• Frozen foods can be stored for a long time without damage.

• Frozen fruits and vegetables are available all year round in supermarkets.

• Freezing food prevents microbes from growing on it.

• Some frozen foods are already half-cooked, which saves time in cooking.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which evidence is irrelevant to the author's point that frozen food is a better option than freshly cooked meals?

• But, they also help make life simpler for those who do not have the time to cook food from scratch.

• To deal with this problem, people have the option of frozen food.

• In fact, there is no comparison to a delicious, hot meal cooked at home with the freshest ingredients.

• In today's fast-paced life, having a freshly cooked meal every day may not be practical.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which evidence from the passage is an example of unsound reasoning in support of the author's point that frozen food is better than meals cooked from scratch?

• Frozen food is a practical option as it can be stored for a long period of time.

• Some frozen foods contain ingredients that may not be good for health.

• All types of frozen fruits and vegetables can be found in supermarkets.

• Freezing ensures that the microbes do not spoil the nutritional value of the food.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which statement does the author make to emphasize that audiobooks allow people to multitask?

• However, if a person is listening to an audiobook, he or she can learn to pronounce the word immediately.

• Many people enjoy reading books because books have the ability to entertain and inform readers.

• People can easily catch up on their reading while doing other chores.

• If a reader encounters a new word while reading a book, he or she might not know how to pronounce it.

How does the author support the fact that listening to audiobooks helps people learn new words?

• by explaining that people will expand their vocabulary by hearing new words pronounced correctly

• by claiming that the number of new words people hear is more in audiobooks than regular books

• by saying that readers will not hurt their eyesight by trying to read difficult words

• by stating that audiobooks provide an explanation for extremely difficult words

What kind of support does the writer give for the statement that Africa is facing the worst health crisis in human history?

• example

• analogy

• statistics

• expert opinion

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the main point the letter writer is trying to make?

• Summer camps for children do not have a positive effect.

• The city should find a way to fund continued summer programs for children.

• The city can no longer afford to sponsor summer activities for children.

• Fewer children attend the summer camps each year.