Unit 4 test review-Argumentative

Read the following passage: "Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and can protect you. They also help you stay active by needing daily walks." What is the main claim of the passage?

• Dogs need daily walks.

• Dogs are the best pets.

• Dogs are loyal.

• Dogs can protect you.

Read the following passage: "Cats are great pets because they are independent and clean. They don't need to be walked and can entertain themselves." What is the main claim of the passage?

• Cats are independent.

• Cats are clean.

• Cats are great pets.

• Cats don't need to be walked.

Read the following passage: "Eating fruits and vegetables is important because they provide essential vitamins and minerals. They also help you stay healthy and strong." Summarize the key points of the passage.

• Fruits and vegetables are tasty.

• Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals and help you stay healthy.

• Eating fruits and vegetables is fun.

• You should eat fruits and vegetables every day.

Read the following passage: "Recycling is important because it helps reduce waste and saves natural resources. It also helps protect the environment for future generations." What is the main claim of the passage?

• Recycling helps reduce waste.

• Recycling saves natural resources.

• Recycling is important.

• Recycling protects the environment.

Read the following passage: "Exercise is beneficial because it keeps you fit and improves your mood. It also helps you sleep better and boosts your energy levels." Summarize the key points of the passage.

• Exercise is fun.

• Exercise keeps you fit and improves your mood, sleep, and energy levels.

• Exercise is hard work.

• Exercise should be done daily.

Which sentences from the text are opinions? Select 2 correct answers.

• pesticides can be beneficial to agriculture

• pesticides protect food crops from weeds

• pesticides are bad for human health

• chronic pesticide exposure has been linked to health issues

How does the photograph under paragraph 1 support the text and help the reader?

• The photograph shows the reader facts about pesticides

• the photograph shows the reader a farmer using pesticides

• The photograph shows the reader a man in the forest

Which sentence from the text best identifies the audience the author is addressing?

• Farmers know they need pesticides to make crops grow

• if you have a yard you can help too

• Many people argue that pesticides are beneficial, white others think they can be harmful.

• pesticides protect food crops from weeds

the suffix ful- helps the reader understand that the word harmful means-

• not causing harm

• full of harm

• to harm before

• risk

Based on the information in paragraphs 2 through 3 what can the reader conclude about pesticides?

• pesticides can impact people in many ways

• pesticides can help crops

• pesticides can help people

• pesticides are bad