Understanding Arguments Quiz

Understanding Arguments Quiz

8th Grade

19 Qs

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Understanding Arguments Quiz

Understanding Arguments Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.7.8, RI.7.3, RI.8.1

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Codding

Used 69+ times

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an argument?

A) A friendly conversation where everyone agrees.

B) A discussion involving different points of view; it is a debate.

C) A written essay on a particular subject.

D) A scientific method for proving theories.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must there be for an argument to exist?

A) A single perspective on an issue.

B) Two similar sides agreeing on a topic.

C) Two opposite sides; a disagreement and an agreement.

D) A resolution to a problem.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements could cause an argument?

A) "America is a country in North America."

B) "America is known for its diverse culture."

C) "America is a wasteful country."

D) "America has 50 states."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required to establish in an argumentative essay?

A) A narrative of personal experiences

B) A position on the topic

C) A summary of the topic

D) A description of a process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main parts of an introductory paragraph?

Background Information and Thesis/Assertion

Thesis/Assertion and Conclusion

Background Information and Summary

Supporting Arguments and Examples

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the introduction, what is the position on Americans' wastefulness?

Americans are efficient in managing waste.

Americans must be less wasteful to save the planet.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines the number of paragraphs an argumentative essay should be made of?

The number of supporting reasons

The length of the introduction

The preference of the writer

The complexity of the thesis

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