Argument Quiz - Evidence - Claims - Counterclaims

What type of evidence is this:

Cell phones are the best invention.

• opinion

• research study

• anecdotal

• fact

What type of evidence is this:

Among US university undergraduates, the study says it is quite common for students to use mobile phones through classes and in lectures, as well as when they are studying at home.

• fact

• research study

• opinion

• data

What type of evidence is this:

It is a common occurrence to observe some students who are physically present, yet mentally preoccupied with non-course-related material on their mobile devices.

• opinion

• anecdotal

• fact

• research study

What type of evidence is this:

As a teacher, I personally witnessed the impact that rapidly evolving mobile phones had in the classroom. A new behavioral issue fast became a key challenge – how to deal with yet another distraction.

• fact

• data

• anecdotal

• opinion

What type of evidence is this:

Teens who spend five or more hours a day on electronic devices are 71% more likely to have a risk factor for suicide than those who spend less than an hour a day on a device.

• statistics

• opinion

• fact

• data

What type of evidence is this:

In a recent school observation, 12 of 20 students were observed checking their cellphones over the course of the class period.

• data

• opinion

• fact

• statistic

Which sentence is the claim?

• Adolescence is the time between being a child and an adult.

• This is a very important period in young people’s lives.

• Adolescents must have opportunities to learn and prepare for living in the wider world.

• There are dozens of studies showing that teens have a basic need to contribute.

Which sentence is the claim?

• Giving helps both the giver and the receiver.

• There is a whole lot of research that shows that doing things for other people improves the mental and physical health of the person doing the helping.

• People who volunteer and help others live longer, have fewer health problems, and are less likely to be depressed.

• High levels of inflammation may be a source of health problems.

Which sentence is the best counterclaim/refutation to the following claim:

Labrador Retrievers are a superior dog breed.

• Some people may say that a Labrador Retriever is an excellent dog breed, because they are able to retrieve and they are a good family pet.

• Some people may say that a Labrador Retriever is not the most superior dog, because there are other dogs that are better; however, this simply isn't true as the Lab is an ideal pet for young children and they are easily trained.

• Some people may say that a Labrador Retriever is a superior dog; however, there are other dogs such as the Golden Retriever which can be argued is a great pet for children and can be trained.

• Some people may say that a Labrador Retriever is not superior.

What is the best counterclaim/refutation for this claim:

Tom Brady is the best quarterback in NFL history.

• Critics may argue that Peyton Manning is the best quarterback, because he was in 10 Pro Bowls and Brady was only in 5; however, Tom Brady has won 7 Super Bowls and spent 22 years in the NFL proving he is by far the best.

• Critics may argue that Tom Brady is the best quarterback in NFL history, because he won 7 Super Bowls; however, there are other quarterbacks in history that have ideal records too and they could compete for this honor.

• Critics may argue that there are many amazing quarterbacks in history, and we can't give credit to just one at this point and only time will tell which one is the best of all time.

• Critics may argue Tom Brady is not the best quarterback.