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Argument Pre Jan 2022

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Your opinion or argument is called a(n) 
a)

claim 

b)

evidence 

c)

counterclaim 

d)

limitation 

2.
Which of the following is not a form of evidence?
a)

quote from an expert 

b)

a statistic

c)

government definitions 

d)

a counterclaim 

3.
Which of the following would not be a counterclaim to the following claim: All cars should be yellow.
a)
All cars should not be yellow. 
b)
All cars should be black. 
c)
Cars should be different colors. 
d)
Cars are great. 
4.
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
5.
the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)
a)
counterclaim
b)
fallacy
c)
refutation
d)
argument
6.
What should you do after presenting text evidence?
a)
Move on to another reason
b)
Transition to another paragraph
c)
Summarize that evidence
d)
Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement
7.
Which would be the most "credible" source for your evidence?
a)
An article from a news journal
b)
A quote from Wikipedia
c)
A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers
d)
A statement from a famous celebrity
8.
What is credibility?
a)
A way to support your reasons
b)
A good website or article
c)
It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
d)
evidence
9.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
10.

The main point of an author’s argument is a/an -

a)

argument

b)

reason

c)

claim

d)

evidence

11.

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason/s are considered-

a)

arguments

b)

transitions

c)

evidence

d)

counterarguments

12.

Words that connect ideas in a text are -

a)

reasons

b)

transitions

c)

hooks

d)

examples

e)

evidence

13.
Where does the claim go? 
a)
In the second paragraph 
b)
Last sentence of the first paragraph 
c)
First sentence in the second paragraph 
d)
In the first paragraph 
14.

Jim’s argument on vaccines seemed reasonable, but Lisa questioned his _____________________ since he has no medical experience.

a)

credibility

b)

tone

c)

bias

d)

claim

15.

If an author presents a piece of information that is off topic, the have provided ______________.

a)

counterclaims

b)

irrelevant evidence

c)

supporting details

d)

credible sources

16.

A strong argument includes the following:

a)

claim

b)

reasoning

c)

evidence

d)

irrelevant details

17.

a clearly stated belief. It is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a speaker attempts to prove

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

clause

18.

explains why a claim is valid

a)

counterclaim

b)

reasoning

c)

evidence

d)

conclusion

19.

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

a)

evidence

b)

source

c)

reasoning

d)

conclusion

20.

make someone agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

a)

target audience

b)

counterclaim

c)

bias

d)

convince

21.

Which of the following would be a claim?

a)

Zoos are good for both animals and people.

b)

For example, some zoos have created specialized “floors” made of sand and clay that are soft like the jungle to protect elephants’ feet.

c)

Zoos do not just protect animals, they actually increase their population by breeding them.

d)

So if someone finds a sick grizzly bear, for example, they can bring it to a zoo where it will be treated.

22.
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.
b)
The fines
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.
c)
Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.
d)
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message.
23.
Why do you need to cite information?
a)
to avoid plagiarism
b)
so that a paper is longer
c)
so that a paper takes more time to complete
d)
so someone else doesn't steal my work
24.

If the source is a book or article, what two pieces of information are put in the citation?

a)

author and page number

b)

author and book title

c)

book title and page number

d)

website title and author

25.
Select which in-text citation is PROPERLY DONE from the options below.
a)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).
b)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)
c)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)
d)
(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately
26.

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

27.
What's wrong with the argument? "Energy drinks are dangerous. According to Action Magazine, "energy drinks are popular with teens."
a)
irrelevant evidence
b)
contradicting evidence
c)
evidence is correct
d)
no evidence is given
28.

Definition: a statement that includes the author’s claim and brief introduction to the main arguments

a)

claim

b)

thesis statement

c)

anecdote

d)

counter

29.

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

30.

Definition: details used to back up and develop an argument

a)

anecdote

b)

counterargument

c)

evidence

d)

supporting argument

31.

Vocab: credible

a)

new or most recent

b)

trustworthy

c)

closely connected with the topic

d)

to eat

32.

Vocab: anecdote

a)

a story that can be used as evidence

b)

a statement that includes the author's claim and a brief introduction to the supporting arguments

c)

another word for narrative

d)

the subject an author is writing about

33.

Definition: a real-world model used to illustrate reason or facts

a)

supporting argument

b)

example

c)

anecdote

d)

facts and statistics

34.

Vocab: facts & statistics

a)

a story that can be used as evidence

b)

information and data in number form used to support a claim

c)

a real-world model used to illustrate reason or facts

d)

details used to back and develop an argument

35.

Vocab: expert opinion

a)

a direct quote from a knowledgeable & credible source on a topic

b)

information and data in number form used to support a claim

c)

who a speaker or author is appealing to

d)

an illogical jump in the thought process

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