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Argumentative Unit Vocabulary 2022

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a thesis?

a)

a fact or detail

b)

taking something

c)

a belief, judgement, or way of thinking about something

d)

a reason to support the opinion

2.

Which is an example of a thesis?

a)

Frozen yogurt is the best dessert.

b)

There are many types of food.

c)

School starts at 8:00 on Tuesdays.

d)

Some people use blue pens to write.

3.

What claim supports the thesis: Frozen Yogurt is better than ice cream.

a)

Ice cream comes in a lot of different flavors.

b)

Ice cream cones are good with ice cream.

c)

Frozen yogurt doesn't taste good.

d)

Frozen yogurt is creamy and has a lot of toppings.

4.

Which claim supports the thesis: Pencils are better to write with than pens.

a)

With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.

b)

Pens come in a variety of colors

c)

Pens write smoothly

5.

Which claim supports the thesis: Water is healthier than soda.

a)

Soda is bubbly

b)

Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

c)

Soda tastes good

6.

Which is an irrelevant fact for this argument? Our food should come from nature, not factories

a)

Studies show food made in factories makes people fat.

b)

Potato chips are very popular to eat during sporting events.

c)

Food from nature contains more nutrients which are good for the body.

d)

Eating meat from cows that were fed grass is much healthier for us than eating meat from cows that were fed corn.

7.

What score do you need to earn on this quiz so you don't have to retake it?

a)

50%-60%

b)

70%-80%

c)

100%

d)

80% or higher

8.

Which claim supports the thesis: Dogs make good pets.

a)

Cats are fun to play with

b)

Dogs are fun to play with

c)

Dogs have a lot of energy and need a lot of attention.

9.

What evidence supports the thesis: Students should read outside of school.

a)

Many studies show reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

b)

Students don't like to read

c)

Reading is fun

d)

Every student in school loves to read.

10.

Select the counterclaim to the thesis "Global warming is caused by natural cycles in the earth"

a)

Global Warming is a part of Earth's natural progression

b)

Global Warming would happen regardless of the actions of humans

c)

Global Warming is normal.

11.

Choose the counterclaim for this claim: College athletes should be paid based on performance during games.

a)

One could argue that college athletes are already "paid" through scholarships, but that would not be correct because athletes work hard.

b)

College athletes do not deserve to be paid because they are just children pretending to be pro athletes, they are already spoiled by college admission boards, and paying them for playing now will raise their salary expectations in the future.

c)

One could argue that college athletes are already "paid" through scholarships, but those usually only cover tuition and do not take into account the extra work that athletes complete

outside their schoolwork.

12.

What is the best refutation for the counterclaim?


Claim: School should be all year so students can make the most of their learning.


Counterclaim: However, students may need a break to rejuvenate.

a)

While it is easy to think that students may need a break from school to rejuvenate, school should be all year so students can make the most of their learning.

b)

While it is easy to think that school should be year-round so students can make the most of their learning, students need the summer break to relax.

c)

"Breaks are important for mental health and well being" (2018)

13.

People who use their cell phones in public places should be given tickets for disturbing the peace. No one wants to listen to another person's private conversation while waiting in a check out line or sitting in a movie theater. The police should issue tickets to people who are inconsiderate with their cell phones.

a)

Biased

b)

Unbiased

c)

Irrelevant

14.

You are expected to retake this quiz until you earn 80% or higher

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I have a ninja chicken so I automatically get an A on this

15.

Which statement is biased?

a)

KPop is way better than hip hop.

b)

KPop originated in South Korea.

16.

Which statement is most clearly biased?

a)

People all over the world play soccer.

b)

Soccer is an easy sport to learn.

c)

Soccer does not take much equipment.

d)

People can get very excited about their local soccer team.

17.

"Eating tomatoes is one of the best things you can do."

This sentence is:

a)

a fact

b)

an opinion

c)

reason

18.

Research studies show that eating tomatoes lower the risk of cancer because they contain lycopene.

This sentence is:

a)

a fact

b)

an opinion

c)

analysis

19.

Which is an irrelevant fact for this argument? You can’t always choose your clothing based on the date on the calendar.

a)

April 15 is almost a month into spring. In some parts of the country, though, it may be very cold on this date, even though the sun is shining.

b)

Ugg boots are not as as fashionable as they were 10 years ago.

c)

In Milwaukee one year, April 15 brought a temperature of 31 degrees

20.

How does your teacher want students to feel about lessons in English class?

a)

worried and anxous

b)

calm and confident

c)

overwhelmed and stressed

d)

bored and irritated