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Argumentative Vocabulary

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is NOT a credible source?

a)

Website ending in .edu or .gov

b)

Newspaper Article

c)

Wikipedia

d)

Google Scholar

2.

Which of these is a synonym for the word credible? (Select all that may apply.)

a)

Reliable

b)

Trustworthy

c)

Irrelevant

d)

Accurate

3.

Which of these correctly defines claim?

a)

A public statement

b)

Assertion of something as fact; believing something is true

c)

A complaint you file

4.

What is a synonym for evidence? (Select all that may apply)

a)

Proof

b)

Supporting details

c)

Opinion

d)

Claim

5.

Identify the relevant evidence to support the following claim: Pizza is the best food.

a)

Pizza as we know it began in the 18th century.

b)

Cheeseburgers are the best food because they contain healthy vegetables

c)

The United States eats 350 pizza slices every second

d)

Pizza is the best food because over 93% of Americans eat it.

6.

Which is NOT a synonym for point of view?

a)

Opinion

b)

Translation

c)

Attitude

d)

Judgement

7.

Define persuade

a)

To chase

b)

To retrieve

c)

To convince

d)

To reach

8.

How do you write a thesis statement?

a)

Main idea + 3 supporting details

b)

Your claim + 3 supporting details

c)

Central idea + 3 supporting details

d)

Your counterclaim + 3 supporting details

9.

Choose the best evidence to support the claim below.


Claim: "It is necessary to go to college to be successful."

a)

People with higher degrees make more money

b)

College makes you smart

c)

College prepares you for life

d)

College costs a lot of money

10.

Choose the evidence that does NOT support the claim below.


Claim: "Cake is the best dessert."

a)

Cake comes in many different flavors.

b)

Cake has different layers of ingredients.

c)

Many people eat cake at celebrations.

d)

People can be allergic to the ingredients in cake.

11.

What does the writing acronym PEE stand for?

a)

Point, Evidence, Explain

b)

Point of View, Explain, Evidence

c)

Proof, Explain, Evidence