Argument and Thesis test review Quiz

What is the main purpose of an argument?

Give the definition of the following terms: 1. Claim: 2. Reasons: 3. Evidence: 4. Statistic: 5. Fact: 6. Example: 7. Counterclaim: 8. Audience:

What is another name for the claim?

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

How long should a thesis statement be?

Where can you find the thesis in the essay?

Write a thesis statement to answer the following questions: 1. What is the best restaurant? 2. What is the best sport? 3. Should students have one hour of lunch at school? 4. Should school only be four days a week? 5. Should students be allowed to use notes while taking a test?

What is wrong with the following thesis statements? Explain what is wrong with each. (one is correct!) 1. I think school should start at 10am because I am tired, I have homework, and I love to sleep: 2. School should start at 10am because students are tired because they have soccer at night and have to go to bed late. They also have homework with soccer practice. And they love to sleep. 3. School should start at 10am because students are tired. 4. School should start at 10am. 5. School should start at 10am because it allows students time to sleep in, it promotes productivity, and it allows students to participate in clubs.

Identify the main argument of the following paragraphs: While all sports require some level of physical contact, hockey certainly requires the most, and football comes in at a close second. Hockey players go round and round a surprisingly small ice rink, aggressively fighting for possession of the puck and body-checking each other at an alarming rate! Not convinced? Just take a look at the padding required in hockey uniforms. It surpasses the padding requirement in any other sport! What is the main argument? What evidence in the text supports your answer? (use direct words from the paragraph with quotation marks)

Baseball has always been America's favorite pastime. Professional baseball's National and American Leagues were established in 1871, while football and basketball didn't make their debuts until the mid-20th century! For decades, baseball has provided a source of joy, pride, and connection for our country. It has stood the test of time through many significant events in America's history. It provides trademark memories at the ballpark for kids. What is the main argument? What evidence in the text supports your answer? (use direct words from the paragraph with quotation marks)