Unit 7 Review (Argumentative)

Which words in paragraph 4 can help the reader understand the meaning of 'antioxidants'?

• in fighting cancer

• be very helpful

• be a cure

• curing of cancer

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Dr. Schwartz organizes the information in this letter mostly by-

• comparing what's good for one may not be good for another

• showing that some of the editor's ideas may have some merit

• stating the editor's opinion about the importance of vitamins and then providing evidence to dispute them

• denying the value of any vitamins in helping with cures

What can the reader infer from the last sentence of Dr. Schwartz's letter?

• Dr. Schwartz says the editor is uninformed.

• Dr. Schwartz does not believe in taking vitamins.

• Dr. Schwartz is not willing to listen to any more talk.

• Dr. Schwartz is open to learning more about the editor's beliefs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Dr Schwartz uses the information in paragraph 3 to show that-

• her uncle gives great advice

• the editor's opinion has no value

• opinions are more about personal statements than anything else

• if you believe you are right, you are

What does Dr. Schwartz's main goal in writing this letter to the editor?

• To describe the nature of certain editor's opinions

• To explain to readers that vitamins are bad for people

• To suggest to all readers that her opinion is more important than the editor's opinion

• To convince readers that everyone has opinions, but not to accept them as facts unless proven

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Dr. Schwartz's position in this letter is -

• all opinions should be accepted as facts

• vitamins help to cure cancer in most people

• vitamins may be important to one's health, but they are not a cure all

• people who say vitamins can cure cancer are not very smart people

In paragraph 1, the meaning of the word offensive is-

• helpful

• not pleasing

• pleasing

• not nice

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In paragraph 2, the word frustrating means-

• fruitless

• encouraging

• frowning

• disappointing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of these choices does Dr. Schwartz use to support her argument?

• The other doctors at the hospital agree with her.

• She has done much research in the field of cancer.

• The editor believes that she may be telling the truth.

• Her Uncle John is her best source of information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following does the author use to support her position on vitamins?

• She provides facts and information.

• She compares the pros and cons of taking vitamins.

• She tells an anecdote about herself taking vitamins.

• She tells stories about the patients she has that do not take vitamins.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6