Argumentative Writing Skills Quiz

What does a claim in an argumentative essay do?

• It provides a summary of the essay.

• It states the writer's position on a topic.

• It offers a detailed description of evidence.

• It concludes the argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Why is evidence important in argumentative writing?

• It makes the essay longer.

• It provides support for the claim.

• It introduces new topics.

• It restates the claim in different words.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is the purpose of reasoning in argumentative writing?

• To describe the evidence in detail.

• To connect the evidence to the claim.

• To list all the sources of information.

• To entertain the reader with stories.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

How should an argumentative essay be organized?

• By placing the strongest evidence at the end.

• By discussing the counterarguments first.

• By following a clear and logical structure.

• By mixing evidence and claims randomly.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.4

What is the role of a concluding statement in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce a new claim.

• To summarize the evidence and restate the claim.

• To provide additional evidence.

• To ask the reader for their opinion.

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

Which of the following is NOT a part of argumentative writing?

• Personal anecdotes as the main form of evidence.

• A clear and debatable claim.

• Logical reasoning that links evidence to the claim.

• A structured organization that enhances the argument.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

What makes a piece of evidence strong in an argumentative essay?

• It is based on the writer's personal opinion.

• It comes from a reputable and relevant source.

• It is interesting and entertaining.

• It is vague, allowing for multiple interpretations.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

How can a writer effectively address counterarguments in their essay?

• By ignoring them completely to make their own argument seem stronger.

• By acknowledging them and demonstrating why the claim still holds.

• By changing the topic when counterarguments arise.

• By agreeing with them and abandoning the original claim.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Why is it important for an argumentative essay to have a clear and debatable claim?

• Because it provides entertainment value.

• Because it makes the essay easier to write.

• Because it guides the structure of the essay and informs the reader of the stance being argued.

• Because it allows the writer to use more adjectives.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

In argumentative writing, why is it crucial to use a formal tone and precise language?

• It makes the essay longer.

• It ensures the essay is humorous.

• It helps to establish the writer's credibility and accurately convey the argument.

• It allows the use of slang, making the essay more relatable.

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CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.6.4