WorksheetsArgument and Evidence
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
A dolphin would be the best pet.
opinion
fact
anecdotal
statistic
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
My grandfather took his vitamins everyday, and live to be 95 years old. Therefore, vitamins should be used by everyone.
opinion
anecdotal
fact
data
A person’s opinion or belief
counterclaim
credible
claim
fact
The opposite side of an argument
counterclaim
credible
claim
fact
Evidence that is facts, data, statistics and/or researched by experts
anecdotal evidence
factual evidence
opinion
irrelevant evidence
Personal Stories about specific experiences or interests
anecdotal evidence
factual evidence
counterclaim
irrelevant evidence
A statement that can be proved
opinion
irrelevant
sufficient
fact
A personal view or attitude
opinion
irrelevant
sufficient
fact
Stomping on counterclaim
opinion
bias
statistics
refutation
Numerical data
opinion
bias
statistics
refutation
Facts and statistics collected together for reference and analysis
opinion
bias
refutation
data
The counterclaim is the opposite side of the argument and it is usually paired with the refutation which stomps on the other side to make your argument stronger.
True
False
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
According to a new study by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), skinny jeans are possibly linked to major back pain issues – and most people are unaware of it.
statistics
fact
data
Research Study
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
At the dog park there were 15 dogs on a leash; 10 of which were larger breeds.
opinion
fact
data
Research Study
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
According to Alto-Hartley, “more than 52 percent of us eat pizza every week, with one in eight of all Americans eating pizza on any given day.”
statistics
data
factual evidence
opinion
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
Your nose is always in view. Technically you are always looking at your nose, but your brain just chooses to ignore it.
opinion
data
statistic
fact
What type of Argumentative evidence is this?
data
research study
statistics
fact
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
Trains are a dangerous way to travel. I know because I was in a train wreck. We will be much safer if we fly.
opinion
anecdotal
fact
data
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
Tattoos in the workplace are here to stay and even give job candidates an advantage in competitive labor markets, according to new research from faculty at the University of Miami Business School and the University of Western Australia.
data
fact
research study
opinion
What type of Argumentative evidence is this:
There were 15 boys, 5 were wearing blue and 10 were wearing red.
fact
data
anecdotal
statistic
Why would you not start the claim in an argument with
The claim is; or The argument in the article is...
Claim's need to be directly stated this makes it weak.
This is the right way to do it.
Which claim below is correct
My claim is Homework is beneficial to students.
The claim in the article is homework is beneficial to students.
Homework is beneficial to students.
I think homework is beneficial to student.
