Free Printable Argumentative Text

1.

The strongest arguments include:

a)

logical fallacies and faulty reasoning

b)

reliable sources and faulty reasoning

c)

logical fallacies and credible evidence

d)

reliable sources and credible evidence

2.

A counterargument is:

a)

a text that an author uses to defend a position

b)

the quality of having trustworthy and reliable sources

c)

a viewpoint that opposes the author's claim

d)

the intended target group for a message

3.

All are examples of author's purpose, EXCEPT:

a)

persuade

b)

entertain

c)

analyze

d)

program

4.

The statement an author makes about a topic is called a(n):

a)

essay

b)

claim

c)

reason

d)

evidence

5.

If I claim that cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms, a counterargument would be:

a)

potatoes are overrated

b)

cell phones should be allowed in classrooms

c)

cell phones are important for daily life

d)

cell phone ring tones are annoying

6.

To reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea is to...

a)

summarize

b)

paraphrase

c)

argue

d)

context

7.

All of the following help check the credibility of a source EXCEPT:

a)

the background of the author

b)

the date the article was published

c)

the author's use of other sources

d)

the title

8.

What type of text would you need to convince someone to buy a new phone?

a)

descriptive

b)

argumentative

c)

narrative

d)

persuasive

9.

What is an argumentative text?

a)

It aims to convince an opinion through arguments

b)

Pretend to tell a story through scenes

c)

Describe a subject or an object

d)

To provide clear facts about something.

10.

1. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that -students should have sports class in middle school-?

a)

"Schools that have sports class are popular"

b)

"Including sports programs is expensive."

c)

"Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"

d)

"School sports include volleyball and soccer.

11.

2. What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

a)

Counterargument

b)

Conclusion

c)

Thesis statement

d)

Opposition

12.

3. Which of these transition words would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

a)

Also

b)

Similarly

c)

However

d)

In conclusion

13.

4. The evidence below best matches which claim?

-Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.-

a)

Teachers respect students.

b)

Teachers work very hard.

c)

Teachers are very knowledgeable.

d)

Teachers are very important.

14.

11. The thesis statement in an Argumentative text must briefly mention the ideas of the topic sentences that will be developed in the body paragraphs.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

What is the author's claim?

a)

It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

b)

Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

c)

Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

d)

Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

16.

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

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

17.

Stating the opposing argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with your argument is called

a)

plagiarism

b)

opinion

c)

counterargument

d)

argument

18.

What is an argument?

a)

A claim that has logic and facts.

b)

^{A claim that has feelings in it.}

c)

A claim that tells a story.

19.

The objective is to establish a claim and then support it with logical reasoning, examples, and evidence.

a)

Nonfiction Text

b)

Fiction Text

c)

Argumentative Text

d)

Informational Text

20.

The statement of the position that you are arguing?

a)

Evidence

b)

Bias

c)

Claim

d)

Counterargument

21.

What is persuade?

a)

To enjoy.

b)

To inform.

c)

To entertain.

d)

To convince.

22.

The logical explanation of researched facts and proof that supports your claim.

a)

Evidence

b)

Claim

c)

Counterargument

d)

Bias

23.

An argument or set of reasons that are against an idea or theory from another argument.

a)

Evidence

b)

Claim

c)

Counterargument

d)

Bias

24.

What is the purpose of the argumentative text?

a)

To enjoy.

b)

To inform.

c)

To entertain.

d)

To convince.

25.

Which of the following is a fact?

a)

I think broccoli is delicious.

b)

Broccoli is a vegetable.

c)

I believe that my teacher is awesome.

d)

Everyone should play sports.

26.

Which of the following is a fact?

a)

I think pizza is yummy.

b)

A sheep is a mammal.

c)

Winter is the best season.

d)

Everyone likes chocolate.

27.

Which of the following is an opinion?

a)

I think pizza is yummy.

b)

A sheep is a mammal.

c)

A meter is bigger than a centimeter.

d)

The alphabet has 26 letters.

28.

Which of the following is an opinion?

a)

Elephants are so cute.

b)

A cat has fur.

c)

A meter is bigger than a centimeter.

d)

The alphabet has 26 letters.

29.

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

What is the author's claim?

a)

It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

b)

Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

c)

Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

d)

Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

30.

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

Which of the following is the best evidence to support the author's claim?

a)

"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"

b)

"Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, and wear sunglasses."

c)

"Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous."

d)

"extremely sunburnt"

31.

A lot of animals caged in zoos are taken out of their natural environment and climate. These animals are often forced to live in climates they are not adapted to or even capable of adapting to. One good example of this is a polar bear. Polar bears are animals who are used to sub-zero temperatures and putting them in a place like Atlanta, where the temperature can reach well into the 90's is cruel. For an animal like the elephant, however, it is the opposite. Elephants are used to tropical temperatures year round. But some elephants are forced to live in places where the temperature is below freezing for months. Animals like these are not capable of adapting to climates humans force then into.

As a kid I used to love going to the zoo and seeing all of the different animals. I did not use to think twice about how the animals must feel trapped in those small cages. But now as I am learning more about freedom and free will to choose to live how I wish, I am forced to take a step back and look at these caged animals. I realize these animals have the same desire for freedom that I have. Putting myself in their shoes I have also come to realize that caging animals for entertainment is wrong.

What is the author's claim?

a)

Animals are not capable of adapting to climates humans force them into.

b)

Wild animals are not built to live in captivity, and we should no longer cage them in zoos.

c)

Going to the zoo is fun, but you should feel bad for the animals that are caged because they are always unhappy.

d)

We should all take a step back and decide if we feel if zoos are ethical or not.

32.

A lot of animals caged in zoos are taken out of their natural environment and climate. These animals are often forced to live in climates they are not adapted to or even capable of adapting to. One good example of this is a polar bear. Polar bears are animals who are used to sub-zero temperatures and putting them in a place like Atlanta, where the temperature can reach well into the 90's is cruel. For an animal like the elephant, however, it is the opposite. Elephants are used to tropical temperatures year round. But some elephants are forced to live in places where the temperature is below freezing for months. Animals like these are not capable of adapting to climates humans force then into.

As a kid I used to love going to the zoo and seeing all of the different animals. I did not use to think twice about how the animals must feel trapped in those small cages. But now as I am learning more about freedom and free will to choose to live how I wish, I am forced to take a step back and look at these caged animals. I realize these animals have the same desire for freedom that I have. Putting myself in their shoes I have also come to realize that caging animals for entertainment is wrong.

What does the author use as evidence to support their claim?

a)

"Putting myself in their shoes I have also come to realize that caging animals for entertainment is wrong."

b)

"A lot of animals caged in zoos are taken out of their natural environment and climate."

c)

"As a kid I used to love going to the zoo and seeing all of the different animals."

d)

"Elephants are used to tropical temperatures year round. But some elephants are forced to live in places where the temperature is below freezing for months."

33.

Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day.

Firstly, children need to drink milk to make their teeth and bones strong. Some schools provide milk for children and this is an excellent idea. Secondly, children need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to keep them healthy. Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often. Sweets and fizzy drinks should be banned from schools because they rot your teeth. Finally, if all schools have a rule about healthy lunches children will grow strong and healthy.

What is the author's claim?

a)

Children should drink fruit or vegetable juice instead of sugary, fizzy drinks.

b)

Unhealthy foods rot your teeth, and make you smell like moldy bread and tartar sauce.

c)

It is important for schools to serve healthy lunches so that children can grow up strong and healthy.

d)

Schools that provide milk to students are doing a good job of keeping their students healthy.

34.

Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day. Firstly, children need to drink milk to make their teeth and bones strong. Some schools provide milk for children and this is an excellent idea. Secondly, children need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to keep them healthy. Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often. Sweets and fizzy drinks should be banned from schools because they rot your teeth. Finally, if all schools have a rule about healthy lunches children will grow strong and healthy.

What evidence does the author use to support the claim?

a)

"Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day."

b)

Milk is delicious and the healthiest drink for school-age kids and every kid should drink it.

c)

"Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often."

d)

Eating bad foods can lead to health problems and obesity.

35.

So far, humanity has no empirical evidence of intelligent alien life existing somewhere in the universe. However, there is strong mathematical proof of such a probability, and there is the experience and knowledge of NASA astronomers who believe life outside Earth exists. Our universe is an incredibly large place. Earth is a tiny hydrogen molecule in the vast ocean of space–and it would be extremely arrogant to think that it is the only place where the miracle of life could have emerged.

What is the author's claim?

a)

There is a 100% chance that there is intelligent life in the universe outside of earth.

b)

NASA astronomers know more about space than anyone else, and they believe that there is intelligent life outside of earth.

c)

The chances of finding intelligent life outside of earth are very slim.

d)

It is very likely that there is intelligent life outside of earth somewhere out in the universe.

36.

So far, humanity has no empirical evidence of intelligent alien life existing somewhere in the universe. However, there is strong mathematical proof of such a probability, and there is the experience and knowledge of NASA astronomers who believe life outside Earth exists. Our universe is an incredibly large place. Earth is a tiny hydrogen molecule in the vast ocean of space–and it would be extremely arrogant to think that it is the only place where the miracle of life could have emerged.

What evidence does the author use to support their claim?

a)

"there is the experience and knowledge of NASA astronomers who believe life outside Earth exists"

b)

"Earth is a tiny hydrogen molecule"

c)

"humanity has no empirical evidence of intelligent alien life existing somewhere in the universe"

d)

"there is strong mathematical proof of such a probability"

37.

Despite what skeptics think, the colonization of space is something humanity needs to do in order to survive as a species. Overpopulation and the problems originating from it such as famine, pandemics, and crime, is perhaps the most pressing issue so far. However, the possibility of natural disasters such as an asteroid falling on Earth, or a massive earthquake causing tsunami and volcanic eruptions, can cause millions of deaths worldwide. For the sake of generations living tomorrow, people should start thinking about leaving Earth today.

What is the author's claim?

a)

People need to leave earth immediately, as climate change and natural disasters will inevitably lead to humanity's downfall.

b)

Humanity needs to colonize space in the future to ensure the survival of the human race.

c)

Overpopulation is a worldwide problem that will require us to find a new place to live. That place is SPACE!

d)

Millions of people will certainly die if humans do not colonize space very soon.

38.

Despite what skeptics think, the colonization of space is something humanity needs to do in order to survive as a species. Overpopulation and the problems originating from it such as famine, pandemics, and crime, is perhaps the most pressing issue so far. However, the possibility of natural disasters such as an asteroid falling on Earth, or a massive earthquake causing tsunami and volcanic eruptions, can cause millions of deaths worldwide. For the sake of generations living tomorrow, people should start thinking about leaving Earth today.

What evidence does the author use to support their claim?

a)

"people should start thinking about leaving Earth today"

b)

Space is cool, and immensely large. We should totally check out what's going on up there, but maybe try to avoid the sketchy aliens- the nice ones are alright, though.

c)

"the possibility of natural disasters such as an asteroid falling on Earth, or a massive earthquake causing tsunami and volcanic eruptions, can cause millions of deaths worldwide"

d)

"Despite what skeptics think, the colonization of space is something humanity needs to do in order to survive as a species."

39.

What is the correct definition of a CLAIM

a)

The main idea, belief, opinion, or message. It is the focus of the entire argument.

b)

A specific reason that supports the claim. It explains WHY the claim is true or correct.

c)

Specific facts, quotations,or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.

d)

The opposite of your argument.

40.

In a persuasive article or essay, where is the claim usually found?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body Paragraph #1

c)

Body Paragraph #2

d)

Conclusion

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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

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