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WorksheetsFinding Claims
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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An author's central argument in their writing is the _____.
claim
evidence
supporting details
reasons
The statement, "Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world." is _____.
a claim
evidence
valid
invalid
Claim: Schools should not have a later start time for the students.
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Evidence: According to a study done by the University of Minnesota, students have 1.1 hours less a day to do homework when school starts later.
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Which of the following is a GOOD example of REASONING?
Less time during the day to do homework means that students will have to stay up later to finish it. Schools shouldn't start later because homework will get pushed back and cause kids to lose sleep anyway.
Schools shouldn't have a later start time because students have less time during the day to get their homework done, 1.1 hours less to be exact.
Later start times are a bad idea because parents will have trouble getting their kids to school in the mornings. Parents have jobs that start early, even if schools start late.
If Cinderella's fairy godmother had not arrived to help her get ready for the ball, she never would have married Prince Charming.
Statement
Claim
Students should be allowed to chew gum in class.
Good Claim
Bad Claim
Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?
Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.
Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.
The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."
The temperature in this room is not comfortable.
Claim: A father stealing food to feed his hungry baby is a good person.
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Evidence: The father hid two loaves of bread underneath his jacket when he left the grocery store.
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Which of the following is a GOOD example of REASONING?
The father is a good person and a bad person because he wants to help his family, but he still shouldn't be stealing because it's illegal.
It is a father's responsibility to take care of and protect his children. The man is a good person because the baby would starve and die otherwise.
He must be a good person because he hid two loaves of bread underneath his jacket when he left the grocery store.
Claim: Mary is not a brave or courageous woman.
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Evidence: Mary sees a boy in the street, jogs over to him, and carries him to safety, never noticing the truck speeding at them.
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Which of the following is a GOOD example of REASONING?
Mary is not a brave or courageous person because she doesn't act like a brave person would act.
Mary isn't a brave person because she doesn't notice the truck when she grabs the boy and carries him to safety.
Mary is unaware of the danger that she and the boy are in. She's not a brave woman because she must act consciously to be a hero.
Which statements are NOT claims? (select all that apply)
I prefer school uniforms.
Animal tesing should be prohibited.
I would love it if my school banned homework.
Eliminating snack vending machines will improve student health.
Which of the following sentences is a claim?
The sky is blue.
Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Cats are mammals.
Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Although many people enjoy summer, winter is the best season because of the holidays and snow activities.'
Many people enjoy summer.
Winter is the best season.
Because of the holidays.
Snow activities.
What is the primary function of a claim in an argumentative essay?
To provide evidence for the argument.
To state the main point or position.
To summarize the essay.
To introduce the topic.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
Reading improves vocabulary skills.
Exercise is beneficial for health.
The Earth orbits the Sun.
Pizza is the most delicious food.
In literary analysis, a claim is often used to:
Describe the plot of the story.
Summarize the author's biography.
Interpret a theme or message in the text.
List the characters in the story.
