Understanding Arguments and Evidence Quiz

What is an "argument"?

• A statement supporting a claim

• A disagreement between people

• A reason to support a claim

• A piece of evidence

What is a "claim"?

• An indisputable fact

• A statement open to argument

• A question needing an answer

• Evidence

What is a "reason" in the context of an argument?

• A fact that supports a claim

• A question that challenges a claim

• A statement that opposes a claim

• A conclusion drawn from evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is an example of "evidence"?

• Personal opinion

• Scientific study

• Question

• Counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is a counterargument?

• A reason supporting the main argument

• A statement opposing the main argument

• A piece of evidence

• A claim that cannot be argued

What is the claim in: "Dogs are better pets than cats because they are more loyal."?

• Dogs are better pets than cats

• Because they are more loyal

• Dogs are loyal

• Cats are not loyal

What is a counterargument to "Homework is beneficial for students"?

• Homework helps students practice

• Homework can be stressful for students

• Homework improves learning

• Homework is a part of education

Which is a modern invention?

• The wheel

• The smartphone

• The steam engine

• The typewriter

Which animal is extinct?

• The dodo bird

• The elephant

• The tiger

• The kangaroo

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the purpose of a "title"?

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the main idea

• To introduce the topic

• To list the authors

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5