Worksheets6th Grade Argumentative Terms
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does the term "claim" mean in the context of an argument?
A statement that is supported by evidence
A statement that is made without any evidence
A question that needs an answer
A story that explains a concept
Which of the following best defines "evidence"?
A personal opinion
Information that supports a claim
A question that needs to be answered
A random guess
What does "reasoning" refer to in an argument?
The process of making assumptions
The explanation of how evidence supports a claim
The act of contradicting a statement
The source of information
What does it mean to "assume" something?
To verify information
To accept something as true without proof
To refute a claim
To illustrate a point
Which of the following is the best definition of "concrete" in the context of evidence?
Abstract and theoretical
Specific and definite
Imaginary and fictional
General and vague
What does it mean to "contradict" a statement?
To support it with evidence
To make an assumption
To state the opposite
To emphasize its importance
What is meant by "credible" evidence?
Evidence that is believable and trustworthy
Evidence that is irrelevant
Evidence that is assumed
Evidence that is contradictory
What does it mean to "emphasize" a point in an argument?
To ignore it
To highlight its importance
To contradict it
To assume it
What does "evaluate" mean in the context of analyzing evidence?
To ignore the evidence
To assess the quality and relevance of the evidence
To assume the evidence is correct
To contradict the evidence
What does it mean to "illustrate" a concept?
To draw a picture
To explain with examples
To contradict it
To assume it
fact
learning toward one way of thinking, in favor of one thing over another
an alternative or opposing view to central claim
something that can be proven to be true
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
What is the role of a "counterclaim" in an argument?
To summarize the argument
To provide evidence for the claim
To present an opposing viewpoint
To support the main claim
What does it mean to "refute" a claim?
To assume it is true
To ignore it
To provide evidence against it
To agree with it
What is the purpose of a "rebuttal" in an argument?
To introduce a new topic
To strengthen the counterclaim
To respond to and disprove a counterclaim
To summarize the main points
