Which of the following is NOT a common reason for making a claim?

to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong

to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with

to convince someone of your position

to challenge a commonly-held view

Which of the following examples proves the statement below? Fall is the best season because the weather is nice.

In the summer it can reach over 100 degrees, and in the winter, it can drop below freezing. Fall's temperature is right in the middle.

The leaves turn colors and it looks really pretty.

Another reason fall is great is because my birthday is in fall.

Sometimes it's too rainy in the fall.

Which of the following is an example of a strong argument?

B) Cats are better than dogs because they are more independent.

What is a counterargument?

B) A statement that opposes your claim.

A) A statement that supports your claim.

C) A statement that is irrelevant to your claim.

D) A statement that repeats your claim.

Which sentence is an example of a claim?

B) Dogs are better pets than cats because they are more loyal.

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

B) To state the main point or claim.

A) To provide background information.

Which of the following is an example of a weak argument?

B) Chocolate is the best flavor because it tastes good to me.

A) Chocolate is the best flavor because it is popular.

C) Chocolate is the best flavor because it is made from cocoa beans.

D) Chocolate is the best flavor because it is used in many desserts.

What is a rebuttal in an argument?

C) A statement that refutes the counterargument.

A) A statement that introduces a new claim.

B) A statement that supports the counterargument.

D) A statement that summarizes the argument.

Which of the following sentences contains a logical fallacy?

A) All dogs are animals, so all animals are dogs.

D) Dogs can be trained to perform tricks.

What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

A) A claim is an opinion, while a fact is a proven statement.

B) A claim is a proven statement, while a fact is an opinion.

C) A claim and a fact are the same.

D) A claim is a question, while a fact is an answer.

Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal?

B) Imagine a world where children can play in clean parks.

A) Statistics show that recycling reduces waste.

C) Experts agree that exercise is beneficial.

D) Studies indicate that reading improves vocabulary.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argument?

B) To restate the thesis and main points.

C) To present a counterargument.

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

B) Why should we care about the environment?

A) What is the capital of France?

C) How many continents are there?

What is the effect of using anecdotes in an argument?

B) To make the argument more relatable and engaging.

A) To provide statistical evidence.

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Argument Examples

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

Which of the following would be a claim?

a statements that goes against one's own claim

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for making a claim?

The use of reasons and evidence to support a claim is called -

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