Car Argument Writing

Which of the following would not be a counterclaim to the following claim: All cars should be yellow.

• All cars should not be yellow. 

• All cars should be black. 

• Cars should be different colors. 

• Cars are great. 

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay about cars?

• Cars are interesting.

• Cars have four wheels.

• Electric cars are better for the environment than gasoline cars.

• Some cars are red.

What is the main purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the main argument

• To present opposing viewpoints

• To summarize the essay

Which sentence is an example of a topic sentence for a paragraph about car safety features?

• Cars can be expensive.

• Many cars have advanced safety features that protect passengers.

• I like driving fast cars.

• Some cars are blue.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify the correct transition word to complete the sentence: 'Electric cars are becoming more popular; _______, they are more environmentally friendly.'

• however

• because

• therefore

• meanwhile

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following sentences uses correct parallel structure?

• I like to drive fast, listening to music, and to eat snacks.

• Driving fast, music, and eating snacks are fun.

• I like driving fast, listening to music, and eating snacks.

• To drive fast, music, and eating snacks are fun.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide support for the claims made

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is an example of a claim in an argumentative essay about cars?

• Cars are fun to drive.

• Electric cars reduce pollution.

• Some cars are red.

• Cars have four wheels.

What is the best way to refute a counterargument in an essay?

• Ignore it

• Acknowledge it and provide evidence against it

• Agree with it

• Repeat it

Which of the following sentences is an example of a concluding sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of electric cars?

• Electric cars are interesting.

• In conclusion, electric cars offer numerous environmental and economic benefits.

• Some cars are blue.

• Electric cars have four wheels.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2