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Argumentative Writing

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...

a)

a claim

b)

an argument

c)

a reason

d)

a rebuttal

2.

The main point of an author’s argument is the...

a)

argument

b)

reason

c)

claim

d)

rebuttal

3.

Why the author makes the claim is the...

a)

reason

b)

claim

c)

argument

d)

evidence

4.

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason is the...

a)

reason

b)

claim

c)

counterclaim

d)

evidence

5.

An opposing claim is the...

a)

claim

b)

reason

c)

counterclaim

d)

rebuttal

6.

A statement that a counterclaim or criticism is not true is the...

a)

counterclaim

b)

claim

c)

rebuttal

d)

argument

7.

Why should you include background information after your attention grabber?

a)

To make sure the reader knows you are answering the prompt

b)

To make sure the reader knows what you are arguing about and why

c)

To provide proof or evidence

8.

Why is a topic sentence (1st sentence) in a body paragraph important?

a)

It provides evidence that supports the claim

b)

It helps elaborate the topic even further

c)

It concludes the paragraph and helps transition to the next

d)

It tells the reader what that entire paragraph is going to focus on

9.

Which is the correct way to cite evidence?

a)

In the article What's in a Name the author states

b)

In the article "what's in a name" the author states

c)

In the article What's in a Name? the author states

d)

In the article What's in a Name?the author states

10.

When writing a body paragraph you should have more ______ than _______?

a)

Evidence than elaboration

b)

Topic sentences than evidence

c)

Topic sentences than elaboration

d)

Elaboration than evidence

11.

What should the last sentence of your conclusion be?

a)

A call to action: It gives the audience a warning or benefits of your position

b)

Restating the thesis

c)

Summarizing the main points

12.
What is a evidence? 
a)
a statement used to support or prove the thesis
b)
quotations from a source
c)
the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence 
d)
a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 
13.
A thesis statement is NOT... 
a)
the main point of the essay
b)
the main argument of the essay
c)
a summary
d)
opinion + reasons
14.
Credible or not credible? 
Websites that end with .org, .edu, or .gov 
a)
Credible
b)
Not Credible
15.
What is an author's reason for writing?
a)
Reason
b)
Purpose
c)
Point
d)
Audience
16.
What is a statement that supports your claim?
a)
Logic
b)
Evidence
c)
Refute
d)
Reason
17.
What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?
a)
Evidence
b)
Reason
c)
Argument
d)
Counterclaim
18.
An argument against something is known as the ____ side. 
a)
Con
b)
Pro
19.
What is a reply intended to show fault in the opponent's argument?
a)
Evidence
b)
Rebuttal
c)
Support
d)
Reason
20.
A statement that expresses a person's judgement or belief is known as their ___. 
a)
Fact
b)
Support
c)
Credibility
d)
Opinion
21.
What is a sentence intended to express the main idea in a paragraph or passage?
a)
Topic sentence
b)
Central idea
c)
Thesis statement
d)
Claim