Argument Practice Quiz

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to inform

What is the counterclaim?

• an arguable statement used to prove a point

• the opposite to the claim

• evidence that supports the reasons

Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reason

Which of the following would NOT be a counterclaim to the following claim: All cars should be yellow.

• All cars should not be yellow.

• Cars should be different colors.

• All cars should be black.

• Cars are great.

If you are on the pro side of an argument, what is the opposite side?

• con

• evidence

• logical reasoning

Another word for persuade is

• argue

• convince

• fact

• claim

All of the following are examples of evidence in an argument EXCEPT

• statistics

• percentages

• opinions

• quotes from experts

What is the order to follow when tracing an argument?

• reason, trace, claim

• evidence, claim, sandwich break

• claim, reason, evidence

• reason, evidence, claim

Write a claim on your position of the topic: Should we start school at 9a.m. instead of 8a.m.?

Imagine your claim is: The school day should begin at 9.a.m instead of 8a.m. Provide ONE reason to support this claim.