Understanding Claims and Counterarguments

What is a claim in an informational text?

• A statement that opposes the main argument

• A statement that presents the main argument

• A piece of evidence supporting the argument

• A summary of the text

Which of the following best describes a counterargument?

• A statement that supports the main claim

• A statement that provides evidence

• A statement that opposes the main claim

• A conclusion of the text

What is the role of evidence in an informational text?

• To introduce a new topic

• To support the claim

• To summarize the text

• To oppose the counterargument

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• "Some people believe that exercise is unnecessary."

• "Exercise improves mental health."

• "Studies show that exercise reduces stress."

• "However, not everyone agrees with this."

What should a writer do after presenting a counterargument?

• Ignore it

• Provide evidence to refute it

• Change the main claim

• Summarize the text

Which sentence is an example of evidence?

• "Many people think this is true."

• "According to a 2020 study, 70% of people agree."

• "This is the main argument."

• "Some disagree with this point."

What is the purpose of a claim in an informational text?

• To entertain the reader

• To present the main argument

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a conclusion

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong claim?

• It is vague and unclear

• It is specific and debatable

• It is a personal opinion

• It is a question

What is the relationship between a claim and evidence?

• Evidence contradicts the claim

• Evidence supports the claim

• Evidence is unrelated to the claim

• Evidence summarizes the claim

Which of the following best describes the structure of an informational text?

• Introduction, claim, evidence, counterargument, conclusion

• Introduction, evidence, claim, counterargument, conclusion

• Claim, introduction, evidence, counterargument, conclusion

• Conclusion, introduction, claim, evidence, counterargument