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Argumentative Text

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

a)

Narrative

b)

Expository

c)

Argumentative

d)

Literary

2.

A particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned, being unfair

a)

Claim

b)

Bias

c)

Fallacy

d)

Argument

3.

An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue or simply the stand or opinion of the writer.

a)

Counterclaim

b)

Conclusion

c)

Context

d)

Claim

4.

The quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics which may be influenced by an author having expertise on a topic, using unbiased and accurate reasoning, evidence, and sources to support ideas, and providing current and up-to-date information.

a)

Counterclaim

b)

Conclusion

c)

Credibility

d)

Context

5.

What is the name of the orangutan who made use of tools to escape?

a)

Fu Manchu

b)

Koko

c)

Betsy

d)

Alex

6.

The following proves that animals are smart in the given passage EXCEPT...

a)

Animals use tools.

b)

Animals can communicate.

c)

Animals can think on their own.

d)

Animals can move.

7.

A logically incorrect argument is called _______ .

a)

Evidence

b)

Context

c)

Claim

d)

Fallacy

8.

To restate the meaning of something in different words is known as __________ .

a)

Main idea

b)

Argument

c)

Paraphrase

d)

Direct address

9.

What is the name of the Japanese boy who saved the entire village from the Tsunami?

a)

Yaki

b)

Yuuki

c)

Yanki

d)

Yiki

10.

This is a viewpoint that opposes an author’s thesis or claim; addressing and rebutting counterarguments are essential in persuasive writing and speaking; the opposite of the writer's claim.

a)

Context

b)

Stereotyping

c)

Conclusion

d)

Counterclaim