Understanding Argumentative Writing Quiz

What is the main purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain readers with stories

• To make a claim and support it with evidence

• To describe a beautiful scene

• To provide step-by-step instructions

In an argumentative text, where does the main argument usually appear?

• In the conclusion

• In the middle paragraphs

• In the introduction

• In the bibliography

What is a counterclaim?

• A statement that agrees with the main argument

• A list of evidence

• A reasonable argument that opposes another claim

• A concluding paragraph

Which of these would be considered credible evidence?

• Something your friend told you

• A rumor from social media

• Expert opinions and statistics

• A guess about the topic

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CCSS.RI.6.8

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CCSS.RI.7.8

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What is the purpose of an introduction in argumentative writing?

• To list all the evidence

• To present the main idea and what readers will learn

• To conclude the argument

• To share personal stories

What helps create cohesion in writing?

• Using only short sentences

• Avoiding transitions

• Using transition words to connect ideas

• Writing very long paragraphs

Which statement about formal style is correct?

• It includes slang and casual language

• It matches the audience and purpose

• It uses text message abbreviations

• It only uses simple words

What is the role of a concluding statement?

• To introduce new arguments

• To start a new topic

• To summarize the main purpose

• To list sources

How should similar ideas be organized in writing?

• Spread throughout different paragraphs

• Grouped together

• Randomly placed

• Always at the end

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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What makes evidence effective in argumentative writing?

• Using only personal opinions

• Including many jokes

• Supporting facts and reasoning

• Making claims without proof