Quiz Recovery

What is a claim in the context of argumentative writing?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A personal opinion without any evidence

• A statement that asserts a belief or truth

• A question that needs an answer

Look at the bar graph showing the number of books read by students in a month. What claim can be made from the graph?

• Students read more books in January than in February.

• Students prefer reading magazines over books.

• The number of books read is the same every month.

• Students read fewer books in March than in April.

Which of the following is an example of evidence in an argument?

• A personal belief

• A statistic from a reliable source

• A question about the topic

• A vague statement

What is the role of reasons in an argument?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the claim

• To introduce new topics

• To summarize the argument

Which vocabulary word describes the logical connection between a claim and its supporting reasons?

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Conclusion

• Rebuttal

What is the definition of "evidence" in the context of argumentative writing?

• A personal opinion

• Information that supports a claim

• A question that needs answering

• A summary of the argument

Which of the following is a reason in an argument?

• A statement that explains why the claim is true

• A question about the topic

• A personal opinion

• A summary of the argument

What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argument?

• To support the claim

• To introduce new evidence

• To counter opposing arguments

• To summarize the argument

Which vocabulary word refers to the final part of an argument that summarizes the main points?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Evidence

• Claim

According to this chart, which plant seems to grow best in full or partial sun?

• Geranium

• Impatiens

• Fuchsia

• Trillium