Argumentative Text Quiz

What is a claim in an argumentative text?

• A statement that the author knows is false

• A random statement with no evidence to support it

• A statement that the author believes to be true and is trying to persuade the reader to agree with.

• A question that the author is trying to answer

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• The capital of France is Paris.

• The statement 'Climate change is caused by human activity.'

• Water boils at 50 degrees Celsius.

• The sun rises in the west.

Why is it important to support a claim with evidence?

• To make the argument less convincing

• To confuse the audience

• To add credibility and persuasiveness to the argument.

• To hide the lack of knowledge on the topic

What is evidence in an argumentative text?

• Emotional appeals

• Supporting facts, examples, or data

• Personal opinions

• Biased information

Which of the following is an example of evidence?

• A recipe for chocolate cake

• A photograph of a crime scene

• A list of famous quotes

• A map of the solar system

How does evidence strengthen a claim in an argumentative text?

• Evidence has no impact on the strength of the claim

• Evidence supports and adds credibility to the claim.

• Evidence is irrelevant in an argumentative text

• Evidence weakens the claim by introducing doubt

What are the characteristics of a strong claim?

• Vague, uncontroversial, and unsupported

• Specific, debatable, and supported by evidence

• Ambiguous, indisputable, and backed by proof

• General, agreeable, and lacking evidence

Why is it important to use credible sources for evidence in an argumentative text?

• Using credible sources is not important in an argumentative text

• Credible sources decrease the reliability of the argument

• Credible sources make the argument more confusing

• Credible sources add credibility and reliability to the argument.

How can counterclaims be addressed in an argumentative text?

• Ignore the opposing viewpoint and only focus on your own argument

• Agree with the opposing viewpoint and abandon your own argument

• Dismiss the opposing viewpoint without providing any evidence

• Acknowledge the opposing viewpoint and provide evidence to refute it

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative text?

• To introduce new ideas that contradict the writer's position

• To provide evidence supporting the opposing viewpoint

• To leave the reader confused and unsure of the writer's argument

• To summarize the main points and reinforce the writer's position or argument.