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Argumentative Writing

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

a)

to persuade

b)

to inform

c)

to entertain

d)

to elaborate

2.

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the...

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

claim

d)

reason

3.

A successful argument uses _______ to support their claim.

a)

opinions

b)

audiences

c)

sentences

d)

evidence

4.

The opposing side is called the ________.

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

rebuttal

d)

I don't know

5.

You should include at least _____ pieces of evidence to support your claim.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

0

6.

A writer's subconscious inclination toward a particular judgement is called...

a)

reasoning

b)

bias

c)

prejudice

d)

opinion

7.

Each of the following are examples of evidence EXCEPT...

a)

facts

b)

observations

c)

experiences

d)

opinions

8.

True or false: A counterclaim and counterargument are the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

In what part of the essay does your claim belong?

a)

Introduction

b)

body paragraph

c)

conclusion

d)

Anywhere

10.

Once you write/quote your evidence, what do you need to do after? 

a)

Restate your claim

b)

Explain your evidence

c)

Nothing

d)

Restate the quote