Parts of Position Paper

1. What is the main purpose of a position paper?

• A. To narrate a personal experience

• B. To explain a process step-by-step

• C. To present an opinion supported by evidence

• D. To entertain the reader

2. Which part of the position paper presents the writer’s clear stand on the issue?

• A. Hook

• B. Counterargument

• C. Thesis statement

• D. Rebuttal

3. What is a counterargument?

• A. A fact that supports the claim

• B. A strong opinion from the writer

• C. An opposing viewpoint to the main argument

• D. A conclusion drawn from the evidence

4. What follows after presenting a counterargument?

• A. Another claim

• B. The hook

• C. A summary

• D. A rebuttal

5. Which of the following is a good thesis statement?

• A. “Let me tell you a story about my grandmother.”

• B. “People have many opinions about politics.”

• C. “The government should mandate adult children to care for elderly parents because it reflects Filipino values and reduces pressure on public institutions.”

• D. “Elderly people are important.”

6. The part of the position paper where the writer explains how the evidence supports the claim is called the (a)   .

7. The section that restates the thesis and summarizes the main points is called the (a)   .