Claim/Counterclaim Review

Claim/Counterclaim Review

9th - 12th Grade

17 Qs

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Claim/Counterclaim Review

Claim/Counterclaim Review

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

CCSS
W.9-10.1B, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1C

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Michele Drane

Used 21+ times

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim in an argumentative context?

A statement presented without evidence

 A statement supported by evidence

A conclusion drawn from personal opinion

A statement intended to confuse the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong claim?

Clear and specific

Supported by reliable evidence

Based solely on personal belief

  •  Relevant to the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterclaim?

A claim that directly opposes the main argument

A claim that strengthens the main argument

A claim made by the audience

A claim unrelated to the main argument

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In an argumentative essay, when should a counterclaim be presented?

Before introducing the main claim

After providing supporting evidence for the main claim

 After the conclusion of the essay

  • Only if the writer disagrees with it

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a strategy for effectively addressing counterclaims?

 Ignoring counterclaims altogether

Refuting counterclaims with evidence and reasoning

Introducing new counterclaims to confuse the audience

Admitting defeat and conceding to the counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argument?

To weaken the main claim

To present an alternative viewpoint

To confuse the audience

To provide evidence in support of the main claim

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should a writer address a counterclaim that has merit?

 Ignore it and focus solely on the main claim

Refute it with evidence and reasoning

Admit defeat and abandon the main claim

Introduce additional counterclaims to distract from it

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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