Free Printable Argument Review

1.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

2.

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

3.

the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away

a)

hook

b)

thesis

c)

claim

d)

evidence

4.

How many reasons are in the claim statement below?:

Students should be allowed to play video games after school because they improve hand-eye coordination and develop strong problem-solving skills.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

34

5.

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

a)

Counterargument

b)

Rebuttal

c)

Claim

d)

Argument

6.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

7.

Cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms. One reason why cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms is because students are easily distracted by cell phones. According to Brandon Gaille, 71% of students send or receive text messages on their cell phones in class.

What part of the paragraph is underlined?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

source

8.

Cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms. One reason why cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms is because students are easily distracted by cell phones. According to Brandon Gaille, 71% of students send or receive text messages on their cell phones in class.

What part of the paragraph is underlined?

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

source

9.

Definition: a prejudice for or against something or someone

a)

counterargument

b)

bias

c)

faulty reasoning

d)

claim

10.

Definition: to disprove, contradict, or negate

a)

refute

b)

agree

c)

faulty reasoning

d)

supporting argument

11.

Definition: details used to back up and develop an argument

a)

anecdote

b)

counterargument

c)

evidence

d)

supporting argument

12.

Definition: the author’s viewpoint; what the author is trying to convince the reader to do or believe

a)

supporting argument

b)

bias

c)

claim

d)

counterargument

Argument Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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