Mastering Argumentative Vocabulary

Identify the synonym for 'persuasive': a) convincing b) doubtful c) hesitant

• ambiguous

• unconvincing

• a) convincing

• distracting

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the antonym for 'valid': a) strong b) weak c) powerful

• d) fragile

• b) weak

• f) ineffective

• e) feeble

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Choose the precise word to replace 'good': a) excellent b) bad c) average

• a) excellent

• d) superb

• e) satisfactory

• f) poor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word is a synonym for 'essential': a) optional b) necessary c) unnecessary

• inessential

• dispensable

• unimportant

• b) necessary

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Select the antonym for 'support': a) oppose b) assist c) help

• ignore

• abandon

• reject

• a) oppose

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

What is the precise word to use instead of 'big': a) enormous b) tiny c) small

• a) enormous

• e) massive

• f) insignificant

• d) minuscule

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the synonym for 'significant': a) unimportant b) crucial c) irrelevant

• b) crucial

• insignificant

• trivial

• negligible

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the antonym for 'agree': a) disagree b) argue c) dispute

• a) disagree

• oppose

• conflict

• differ

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Select the precise word to replace 'bad': a) terrible b) good c) average

• horrible

• a) terrible

• awful

• excellent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word is a synonym for 'conclude': a) begin b) start c) finish

• e) commence

• f) open

• d) initiate

• c) finish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C