WorksheetsArgument Essay Quick Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 30mins
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Class
Date
1.
A claim should always have
a)
rebuttal
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
2.
A claim is needed to even have an argument?
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Where is the claim located in an argument essay?
a)
The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.
b)
The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.
c)
The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.
d)
The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.
4.
Parents should not be fined when their
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce. No matter how well a parent
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions. People think the
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year. However, a
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce. No matter how well a parent
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions. People think the
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year. However, a
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
However, a
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
b)
Parents should not be fined when their
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce.
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce.
c)
No matter how well a parent
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions.
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions.
d)
People think the
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year.
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year.
5.
Towns should not ban the sale of disposable water bottles because it adds to a healthier lifestyle. According to the
International Bottled Water Association,
63% of people polled would choose a drink with sugar if bottled water wasn’t
available. Americans consume 1 billion
bottles of beverages a day; only a small
portion of those are bottled water. Environmentalists, though, feel that the
almost 200 million disposable bottles
in landfills is a good reason to ban
them.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
International Bottled Water Association,
63% of people polled would choose a drink with sugar if bottled water wasn’t
available. Americans consume 1 billion
bottles of beverages a day; only a small
portion of those are bottled water. Environmentalists, though, feel that the
almost 200 million disposable bottles
in landfills is a good reason to ban
them.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
Environmentalists, though, feel that the
almost 200 million disposable bottles
in landfills is a good reason to ban
them.
bottles of beverages a day;
almost 200 million disposable bottles
in landfills is a good reason to ban
them.
bottles of beverages a day;
b)
Towns should not ban the sale of disposable water bottles because it adds to a healthier lifestyle.
c)
Only a small
portion of those are bottled water.
portion of those are bottled water.
d)
According to the
International Bottled Water Association,
63% of people polled would choose a drink with sugar if bottled water wasn’t
available.
International Bottled Water Association,
63% of people polled would choose a drink with sugar if bottled water wasn’t
available.
6.
What is counterclaim?
a)
proves the counterclaim (opposite/opposing viewpoint) is false
b)
opposite/opposing viewpoint of your claim or the writer’s claim
c)
a writer’s position on a problem or an issue
7.
What is argument writing?
a)
a story told as a series of events, with characters, settings, and themes
b)
a presentation of ideas by informing and explaining
c)
a disagreement, trying to convince on a topic with opposing views
d)
a restatement of a text to clarify meanings
8.
What is argument writing?
a)
a story told as a series of events, with characters, settings, and themes
b)
a presentation of ideas by informing and explaining
c)
a disagreement, trying to convince on a topic with opposing views
d)
a restatement of a text to clarify meanings
9.
What is an introduction?
a)
the last paragraph of an essay
b)
the first sentence of a paragraph
c)
the first paragraph of an essay
d)
the last sentence of a paragraph
10.
What is a hook?
a)
a word of phrase to link ideas together smoothly
b)
the first paragraph of an essay
c)
the statement of title, author, and genre in an RTL
d)
a sentence to catch the readers attention
11.
What is the body?
a)
the middle paragraphs of an essay
b)
the first paragraph of an essay
c)
the middle sentences of a paragraph
d)
the last sentences of an essay
12.
What is a conclusion?
a)
the last sentence of a paragraph
b)
the last paragraph of an essay
c)
the first sentence of an essay
d)
the first paragraph of an argument
13.
What is evidence?
a)
Facts that support the original claim
b)
Opinions that support the original claim
c)
Unverified statements that don't support a claim
d)
Author's choice of words that creates discussion
14.
Which of the following is not one of the basic parts of an argument or claim?
a)
Claim
b)
Rebuttal
c)
Counterargument
d)
Discussion
15.
Fill in the blank
A counterargument expresses the _________________ point of view from the claim.
A counterargument expresses the _________________ point of view from the claim.
a)
Same
b)
Opposite
16.
Concluding statements do all of the following except
a)
End the essay.
b)
Restate the claim.
c)
Make a new claim.
d)
Summarize the main points.
17.
A counterclaim should be included in an argumentative essay so that _________________________.
a)
the reader will disagree with you.
b)
the reader will be confused about which side to agree with
c)
the reader is not left with doubt about the opposing claim
d)
the reader will have more information
18.
When writing an argument essay, it's important to -
a)
Take a clear position
b)
Support your position with evidence
c)
Address the Counter Argument
d)
All of the above
19.
Which of the articles seems to support the argument that musicians should NOT allow corporations to use their work?
a)
Source One: The Changing Landscape of the Music Business
b)
Source Two: Selling Out Not Worth The Risk
c)
Source Three: The New Necessity in the Music Business
d)
All of the above
20.
How should you keep your tone?
a)
harsh and demanding
b)
sweet and innocent
c)
civil and polite
d)
angry and condescending
21.
In which order should you organize your essay?
a)
intro, body, thesis, conclusion
b)
conclusion, thesis, intro, body
c)
thesis, intro, body, conclusion
d)
intro, thesis, body, conclusion
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