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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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If you're trying to figure out whether a sentence is a thesis or not, use this test: Ask, "Could it be debated? Could someone disagree with what I'm saying?" If the answer is yes, you may have a thesis.Based on this passage, which of the following sentences could be a thesis?

• To play tennis, you need a tennis racket, a partner, a net and a ball.
  
• Outdoor tennis courts may have clay, grass or hard surfaces.
• People all around the world play tennis.
• More adults should play tennis because it increases heart health, brain tissue and flexibility.

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Read the following passage.

Bike riding should be allowed in public parks. Both cyclists and walkers can easily share the trails as long as they follow the rules of the park. According to the rules, cyclists should stay on the right side of the trails and always let walkers pass first. Some people may argue that cyclists do not always follow the rules. The parks department should make sure that the rules are clearly posted in the parks. This will remind people of how they should share this space.

Which of the following details from the passage anticipates a counterclaim to the argument that bike riding should be allowed in public parks?

• Bike riding should be allowed in public parks.

• According to the rules, cyclists should stay on the right side of the trails and always let walkers pass first.

• Some people may argue that cyclists do not always follow the rules.

• Both cyclists and walkers can easily share public trails

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Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

• Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

• Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

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The writer's position/opinion on a problem or issue

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Evidence

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A specific reference that is used to support a claim

• Reasons

• Evidence

• Support

• Counterargument

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To follow the reasoning of an argument

• Evaluate

• Argument

• Trace

• Counterargument

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If I was making an argument for keeping SeaWorld in business, what counterargument could I address?

• The fact that these animals do not live as long in captivity

• I could mention some facts and statements from the documentary film "Blackfish"

• I could mention that these animals may not be as healthy or in as good of shape as they would be in the wild.

• Any of these would make a valid counterargument

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Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie's selfishness hurts others?

• Leslie's parents have decided to "no longer invite other children to their place."

• Leslie has very few interactions with others because he is "sibling-less and friendless."

• Leslie eavesdrops on his parents in order to hear about "the incident" because he does not remember it.

• Leslie hits his cousin on the head and creates "a bump as big as a ping-pong ball."

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