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WorksheetsPersuasive Vocab & Stems
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Good research starts with a ....
a)
research idea.
b)
research information.
c)
research question.
2.
A traditional persuasive essay is ...
a)
1 paragraph long
b)
2 paragraphs long
c)
4 paragraphs long
d)
5 paragraphs long
3.
When I write a persuasive essay, I ...
a)
...use information and informative writing techniques to prove my idea.
b)
...only give "in my opinion" statements because it's all about me.
c)
...use "I" statements only.
4.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
An opinion statement
b)
A statement you want to discuss or prove
c)
Research evidence
5.
Where do I write my thesis statement?
a)
The first sentence of my introduction.
b)
The last sentence of my introduction.
c)
In my first body paragraph.
d)
In the conclusion-I make my audience wait!
6.
What is evidence?
a)
An opinion statement.
b)
The main idea of your paper.
c)
Facts that strengthen your claim (thesis statement).
7.
When I paraphrase, I...
a)
...put text into my own words.
b)
...copy and paste information.
c)
...give a quotation with quotation marks.
8.
When I present facts, statistics, and information in my essay, I need to...
a)
...let the reader analyze the info for themselves.
b)
...use my language to analyze and explain my idea.
c)
...do nothing-giving a list of facts is better.
9.
When I give facts, statistics, and information in my essay I should...
a)
...give as much as possible. More is better.
b)
...give only 1 fact-this helps to be focused.
c)
...I should give a few facts that really support my main idea.
10.
Is the following stem PERSUASIVE, INFORMATIVE or BOTH?
In my opinion...
In my opinion...
a)
Persuasive
b)
Informative
c)
Both
11.
Is the following stem PERSUASIVE, INFORMATIVE or BOTH?
In addition to...
In addition to...
a)
Persuasive
b)
Informative
c)
Both
12.
Is the following stem PERSUASIVE, INFORMATIVE or BOTH?
I greatest or the worst...
I greatest or the worst...
a)
persuasive
b)
informative
c)
both
13.
Is the following stem PERSUASIVE, INFORMATIVE or BOTH?
One reason is...
One reason is...
a)
persuasive
b)
informative
c)
both
14.
When do I use the following phrase (group of words)?
However...
However...
a)
To add information
b)
To compare two things
c)
To contrast two things
d)
To give my opinion
15.
When do I use the following phrase (group of words)?
Also...
Also...
a)
To add information
b)
To compare two things
c)
To contrast two things
d)
To give my opinion
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