Formative Test (Argumentative Text)

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the thesis statement?

• A. Introduction

• B. Body Paragraphs

• C. Rebuttal

• D. Conclusion

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

It is the part where all the reasons or explanations to answer the questions of the introduction will be exposed.

• A. Conclusion

• B. Body Paragraphs

• C. Thesis

• D. Introduction

Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

• A. first paragraph

• B. anywhere in the essay

• C. last paragraph

• D. the first sentence of every paragraph

Which of these transitions would you use when you address the counterargument?

• A.However

• B. Also

• C. Similarly

• D. In conclusions

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• A. To persuade the reader

• B. To entertain the reader

• C. To tell an interesting story

• D. To give information about a topic

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

• A. Hook

• B. Background information

• C. Claim

• D. Evidence

What is the purpose of the thesis statement?

• Gives you a map of your essay.

• Will tell inform the reader what one can find in the body paragraph.

• Provides the claim and reasons.

• All of the above

The most dangerous outfit

High heels are overrated. To be precise, the use of high heels overrated and more importanly is dangerous. Based on studies, high heels are dangerous for person, especially women to be more confident and healthier without wearing it.

The extensive use of high heels, as stated by researchers at Stanford University, increases joint problems and the riks of osteoarthritis. They noticed that when the participants walked in high heels, their knees bent in an awkward way. Another study by Dr. Murtaugh states that it, at least, puts more stress stress to the knee.

Based on the findings presented, it is better for women to stop wearing high heels. after all, high heels hurt, and women should be confident for what they are.

What is the claim that support the conclusion?

• Women should be confident for what they are.

• The use of high heels overrated and more importanly is dangerous.

• Dr. Murtaugh was studied in Standford University.

• All answers are wrong.

Un pleasant idea of vegan diet

There is strong movement from people who choose not to consume meat, and their reasons vary from the healthiness to the effort of making the body looks appropriate or ideal. This is a rather ludicrous idea.

Human beings have been consuming meat since thousands of years and counting. There are no cases when consuming meat causing severe problems, provided meat is consumed in appropriate amount, for everyone. Many say that being a vegan means having a healthier, stronger body and mind. Actualy, according to studies, our bodies are perfectly capable of digesting, absorbing and making full use of the many beneficial nutrients found in animal foods. Thus, there is no health reason to completely avoid animal foods.

Don’t put unnecessary restrain on yourselves. You should enjoy life to the fullest; give your best in any possible situations, as well as consuming meat.

What does the writer think of a vegan diet?

• The writer doesn’t think of anything

• The writer strongly supports the vegan diet.

• The writer agrees whether it’s a vegan diet or not.

• No need to restrain on yourselves. You should enjoy life to the fullest.