Crafting Effective Arguments Quiz

Which of the following best introduces a claim and acknowledges an opposing claim in an argumentative essay about school uniforms?

• "School uniforms are important for students."

• "While some believe school uniforms limit self-expression, I claim that uniforms create a sense of equality among students."

• "School uniforms are worn in many schools."

• "Uniforms are a type of clothing."

Which sentence uses words and phrases to clarify the relationship between a claim and its supporting evidence?

• "Many students like pizza."

• "For example, according to a recent survey, 80% of students prefer pizza, which supports the claim that pizza is the most popular lunch choice."

• "Pizza is food."

• "Students eat pizza."

Which of the following is an example of supporting a claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence?

• "I think dogs are better than cats."

• "Dogs are better than cats because they can be trained to help people with disabilities, as shown in a study by the American Kennel Club."

• "Cats are animals."

• "Dogs bark."

Which sentence best demonstrates a formal style appropriate for an argumentative essay?

• "I totally think this is the best idea ever!"

• "This evidence clearly indicates that the proposed solution is effective."

• "Cool, right?"

• "You know what I mean?"

Which of the following is a concluding statement that supports the argument presented in an essay about recycling?

• "Recycling is fun."

• "In conclusion, by recycling, we can reduce waste and protect our environment for future generations."

• "People recycle."

• "Recycling is a word."

Which of the following best defines a "claim" in argumentative writing?

• A statement that expresses the main point or position in an argument.

• A list of facts.

• A question about the topic.

• A summary of the essay.

Which word or phrase helps create cohesion between ideas in an argumentative essay?

• "However,"

• "Dog"

• "Table"

• "Quickly"

Which of the following is an example of a credible source for supporting a claim?

• A peer-reviewed scientific journal article.

• A random blog post with no author.

• A fictional story.

• A personal diary entry.

Which sentence uses a formal style?

• "The results show that students benefit from longer recess periods."

• "Recess is awesome!"

• "I think more recess is cool."

• "Yay for recess!"

Which of the following is a concluding section that follows from the argument presented?

• "Therefore, implementing a school-wide recycling program will benefit both students and the environment."

• "Recycling is a word."

• "I like recycling."

• "Recycle!"