Supporting Your Claim: Making Sure Reasons Align with Your Argument
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of a claim in an argumentative essay?
To provide evidence for reasons
To state the main argument or idea
To list supporting details
To summarize the essay
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a reason in an argumentative essay?
A statement that opposes the claim
A fact that proves the evidence
A summary of the essay
A statement that supports the claim
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in ensuring that reasons support a claim?
Replace reasons that don't support the claim
Reread the claim
List all possible reasons
Write a conclusion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to replace reasons that do not support the claim?
To make the essay longer
To ensure the argument is convincing
To confuse the reader
To add more evidence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which reason best supports the claim that students should bring laptops to school?
Laptops can be used for gaming
Laptops are expensive
Laptops are available in many colors
Laptops help students take notes efficiently
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if a reason does not support your claim?
Use it as evidence
Replace it with a better reason
Include it in the conclusion
Ignore it
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to support claims with clear reasons?
To confuse the reader
To make the essay shorter
To strengthen the argument
To add more words
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