WorksheetsArgumentative Vocabulary
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of these is NOT a credible source?
Website ending in .edu or .gov
Newspaper Article
Wikipedia
Google Scholar
Which of these is a synonym for the word credible? (Select all that may apply.)
Reliable
Trustworthy
Irrelevant
Accurate
Which of these correctly defines claim?
A public statement
Assertion of something as fact; believing something is true
A complaint you file
What is a synonym for evidence? (Select all that may apply)
Proof
Supporting details
Opinion
Claim
Identify the relevant evidence to support the following claim: Pizza is the best food.
Pizza as we know it began in the 18th century.
Cheeseburgers are the best food because they contain healthy vegetables
The United States eats 350 pizza slices every second
Pizza is the best food because over 93% of Americans eat it.
Which is NOT a synonym for point of view?
Opinion
Translation
Attitude
Judgement
Define persuade
To chase
To retrieve
To convince
To reach
How do you write a thesis statement?
Main idea + 3 supporting details
Your claim + 3 supporting details
Central idea + 3 supporting details
Your counterclaim + 3 supporting details
Choose the best evidence to support the claim below.
Claim: "It is necessary to go to college to be successful."
People with higher degrees make more money
College makes you smart
College prepares you for life
College costs a lot of money
Choose the evidence that does NOT support the claim below.
Claim: "Cake is the best dessert."
Cake comes in many different flavors.
Cake has different layers of ingredients.
Many people eat cake at celebrations.
People can be allergic to the ingredients in cake.
What does the writing acronym PEE stand for?
Point, Evidence, Explain
Point of View, Explain, Evidence
Proof, Explain, Evidence
