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Argument

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support this

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Counterclaim

d)

Argument

2.

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

a)

Counterclaim

b)

Claim

c)

Argument

d)

Evidence

3.

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

a)

Argument

b)

Claim

c)

Evidence

d)

Counterclaim

4.

Facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim and support an argument

a)

Evidence

b)

Argument

c)

Claim

d)

Counterclaim

5.

The act of proving a statement wrong.

a)

Refutation

b)

Counterclaim

c)

Claim

d)

Argument

6.

What does the root word "uni" typically mean?

a)

water

b)

one or single

c)

arched or curved

d)

multiplied

7.

Which word contains the root "aqua" and means "relating to water"?

a)

Unicycle

b)

Aquatic

c)

Archetype

d)

Multicolored

8.

In the word "uniform," what does the root "uni" contribute to its meaning?

a)

Consisting of a single form

b)

Relating to arches

c)

Consisting of many forms

d)

Something you wear

9.

What does the word "archenemy" imply, considering the root "arch"?

a)

A primary and longstanding enemy

b)

A strong aquatic predator

c)

A unique friend

d)

A group of enemies

10.

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.

Choose from the below words
compelling
debatable
defensible
11.

Select all that apply. A strong claim:

a)

Identifies the writer’s stance or position

b)

Avoids words such as "I think" or "I feel"


c)

Uses words such as "I think" or "I feel"

d)

Can't be defended

12.

Select all that apply. A strong claim:

a)

Is a specific statement that shows the direction of the writer’s thinking


b)

May use an umbrella term that relates to the major points instead of listing them

c)

Has to include a list of all major points.

d)

Does not show the direction of the writer's thinking.

13.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for finding the central idea of a nonfiction text?

a)

Summarizing the text

b)

Identifying key details and supporting evidence

c)

Reading only the first and last paragraphs

d)

Looking for repeated words or phrases

14.

When writing a summary, which information should you include?

a)

Every single detail from the text

b)

Only the introduction and conclusion of the text

c)

The main ideas, key details, and supporting evidence from the text

d)

Your own personal experiences related to the topic

15.

An objective summary means that a summary should not include your opinion on the topic.

a)

True

b)

False