Argumentation and Evidence Quiz

Argumentation and Evidence Quiz

10th Grade

15 Qs

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Argumentation and Evidence Quiz

Argumentation and Evidence Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.8.8, RI.11-12.5, RI.8.1

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

David Jimenez

Used 5+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of an argument in writing?

To entertain the reader

To convince the audience of a claim

To describe a process

To summarize information

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim in an argument?

A question asked in the introduction

A statement that can be debated or proven

An example used to support an idea

A conclusion drawn from evidence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?

Statistical data

Expert testimony

Personal opinions

Anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterclaim?

A restatement of the claim

Evidence that supports the argument

An opposing argument

A summary of the conclusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

Agree with the counterclaim

Ignore the counterclaim

Prove the counterclaim wrong or less valid

Summarize the counterclaim

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a thesis statement in an argument?

To list all the evidence

To state the main argument clearly

To provide background information

To introduce the conclusion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of evidence is most likely to be reliable?

A tweet from a celebrity

An opinion piece with no sources

A study published in a peer-reviewed journal

A rumor shared in a blog

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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