Argumentative Passage Worksheets with the Answer Key

What is a writer's position/opinion on an issue or topic?

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• Logic

The quality of being believable or trustworthy is called? 

• Credibility
• Evidence
• Support
• Cite

The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?

• Pro
• Argument
• Con
• Audience

The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.

• Support
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Evidence

What is a statement that supports your claim?

• Logic
• Evidence
• Refute
• Reason

What are the specific pieces of information/facts/proof that support a claim called?

• Evidence

• Reason

• Argument

• Counterclaim

An argument in favor of something is known as the ____ side. 

• Con
• Pro

An argument against something is known as the ____ side. 

• Con
• Pro

What is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something?

• Narrative
• Argumentative
• Desciptive
• Expository

What is a reply intended to show fault in the opponent's argument (why the other side is wrong)?

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Support

• Reason