WorksheetsArgument
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support this
Claim
Evidence
Counterclaim
Argument
A point made by the opposing side in an argument
Counterclaim
Claim
Argument
Evidence
A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence
Argument
Claim
Evidence
Counterclaim
Facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim and support an argument
Evidence
Argument
Claim
Counterclaim
The act of proving a statement wrong.
Refutation
Counterclaim
Claim
Argument
What does the root word "uni" typically mean?
water
one or single
arched or curved
multiplied
Which word contains the root "aqua" and means "relating to water"?
Unicycle
Aquatic
Archetype
Multicolored
In the word "uniform," what does the root "uni" contribute to its meaning?
Consisting of a single form
Relating to arches
Consisting of many forms
Something you wear
What does the word "archenemy" imply, considering the root "arch"?
A primary and longstanding enemy
A strong aquatic predator
A unique friend
A group of enemies
A strong claim is (a) because it evokes interest, (b) , because it is not a fact, and (c) because it can be supported with reliable evidence.
Select all that apply. A strong claim:
Identifies the writer’s stance or position
Avoids words such as "I think" or "I feel"
Uses words such as "I think" or "I feel"
Can't be defended
Select all that apply. A strong claim:
Is a specific statement that shows the direction of the writer’s thinking
May use an umbrella term that relates to the major points instead of listing them
Has to include a list of all major points.
Does not show the direction of the writer's thinking.
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for finding the central idea of a nonfiction text?
Summarizing the text
Identifying key details and supporting evidence
Reading only the first and last paragraphs
Looking for repeated words or phrases
When writing a summary, which information should you include?
Every single detail from the text
Only the introduction and conclusion of the text
The main ideas, key details, and supporting evidence from the text
Your own personal experiences related to the topic
An objective summary means that a summary should not include your opinion on the topic.
True
False
