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WorksheetsArgumentative Research Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which transitional word or phrase would provide the BEST transition between sentences? "There is certainly a place for e-readers. E-readers are useful when travelling."
a)
Regardless,
b)
Notwithstanding,
c)
For instance,
d)
Subsequently,
2.
An essay that attempts to convince readers to think, feel, or act a certain way is a ...
a)
Persuasive essay
b)
Narrative essay
c)
Response to literature
d)
Modern myth
3.
Which sentence is intended to influence the reader's opinion?
a)
Smith-Cotton High School services any student, grades 9-12, living within the Sedalia 200 District.
b)
Smith-Cotton High School features some of the best and most caring teachers in the state.
c)
The high school was constructed seven years ago partially using funds raised through a tax increase.
d)
The high school features geothermal heating and cooling that allows the building to be more energy efficient.
4.
How should the following sentence be rewritten to avoid gender bias?
"A fireman is trained to help if he sees a fire."
"A fireman is trained to help if he sees a fire."
a)
Firemen are trained to help if a fire is seen.
b)
Firefighters are trained to help if they see a fire.
c)
A firefighter is trained to help if s/he sees a fire.
d)
A fireman is trained to help if he or she sees a fire.
5.
The best resource for information on ancient warfare would probably be...
a)
An article in Smithsonian magazine titled "The Shang Dynasty."
b)
A web site titled "The Influence of Early Chinese Dynasties on Modern Warfare"
c)
An interview with a United States Marine
d)
A documentary about early, agricultural China
6.
Carol needs to write a research paper for zoology. She decides to write about the respiratory system of earthworms. After conducting some research, she finds a limited about of information. Before continuing, Carol should consider...
a)
locating reliable sources.
b)
Broadening the topic
c)
Creating an outline
d)
Developing a thesis
7.
A student is reading claims on the Internet about the effectiveness of seatbelts. Which organization would MOST LIKELY include evaluations about the accuracy of the claims posted on its website?
a)
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association
b)
The American Insurance Association
c)
The National Safety Council
d)
The National Automobile Dealers Association
8.
Kayla wants to write a research paper on the advantages and disadvantages of solar power. Which source would BEST help her address her topic?
a)
a book entitled “Inside a Solar Panel Cell”
b)
a television documentary on the development of solar power
c)
a website for an electric company that uses solar power
d)
a magazine article entitled “Should We Use Solar Power?”
9.
Which of the following key words would yield the MOST direct Internet search for information on the migration of monarch butterflies and their hibernation in oyamel fir trees?
a)
Oyamel fir trees
b)
Insect migration North America
c)
Monarch butterflies Mexico
d)
Monarch butterfly hibernation sites Mexico
10.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the counterclaim paragraph?
a)
Topic sentence acknowledging the opposing argument.
b)
A rebuttal that explains why the writer's thesis is still correct.
c)
Evidence that supports the opposing argument.
d)
A call to action that tells readers how to think, feel or act.
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