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Understanding Argumentative Writing Concepts

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The writer's position on an issue

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

rebuttel

d)

thesis

2.

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

a)

Move on to another reason

b)

Transition to another paragraph

c)

Summarize that evidence

d)

Explain how that evidence proves your point.

3.
What is the purpose of an argument?
a)
TO EXPLAIN
b)
TO PERSUADE
c)
TO ENTERTAIN
d)
TO INFORM
4.

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

a)

Chewing gum raises test scores

b)

Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

c)

Teachers argue food distracts students

d)

Eating is during school hours is important

5.

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

a)

Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

b)

Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

c)

Students need to be able to express themselves

d)

Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

6.

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

a)

Music motivates students

b)

Music reduces stress

c)

Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus

d)

Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

7.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
8.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
9.
The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 
a)
Claim statement
b)
Reasoning statement
c)
Evidence statement
10.

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the claim?


Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

Sentence 4

11.

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the evidence?


Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

a)

Sentence 1

b)

Sentence 2

c)

Sentence 3

d)

Sentence 4

e)

Sentence 2 & 3

12.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:


High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online .

13.

inspiring an emotional response

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

14.

arguing based on reason and facts

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

15.

establishing personal credentials

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

16.

getting your audience to think

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

17.

appealing to the audience's sense of right and wrong

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

18.

getting your audience to trust you

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

19.

utilizing logical arguments to convince

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

20.

quotes from professionals

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

21.

using emotional appeal to persuade

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

22.

"The data is perfectly clear; this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year."

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

23.

"There's no price that can be placed on piece of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family."

a)

pathos

b)

ethos

c)

logos

24.

Which of the following can help you identify an author's point of view? Select all that apply.

a)

recognizing the tone the author used

b)

forming a perspective

c)

understanding the author's purpose

d)

context clues

25.

Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

26.

Single-use bottled water is commonly derived from a municipal water source and goes through a purification process that uses charcoal filtration and reverse-osmosis.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The

author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

27.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.


What is the author's perspective toward rogue employees?

a)

A. They are good for Florida businesses, according to the reports issued.

b)

B. They should be fired immediately and prosecuted for their crimes.

c)

C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.

d)

D. They should lose income from their employers since they are thieves.

28.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.


The author would most likely agree with which of the following?

a)

A. Employees working in Florida should not be trusted.

b)

B. The public and business owners should be more observant and work to prevent employee theft.

c)

C. Employees should be allowed to steal if they want to.

d)

D. Employees should be fired immediately if they are even suspected of stealing.

29.

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell.


The author would most likely agree that:

a)

A. Energy efficient appliances are overpriced and not worth the cost.

b)

B. Energy-efficient upgrades are worth the high upfront costs in the long run.

c)

C. Energy-efficient upgrades make no difference in a home.

30.

Buy this product because everyone else is! You don't want to be left out!

a)

Bandwagon Appeal

b)

Slogan

c)

Overgeneralization

31.

A commercial about abandoned animals needing a shelter of a forever home. They ask for a small donation to help these struggling animals.

a)

Celebrity Endorsement

b)

Emotional Appeal

c)

Testimonial

32.

Everyone loves Post Malone and can name at least one of his songs! (This is an example of...)

a)

Overgeneralization

b)

Faulty Analogy

c)

Red Herring

d)

Aliens!

33.

If you don't get up early every day you will be late. The more you are late the more trouble you will get into. The more trouble you get into, you will end up losing your job and your family will starve. (This is an example of...)

a)

Overgeneralization

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Red Herring

d)

Slippery Slope

34.

Trying the latest social media challenge is a good example of what logical fallacy?

a)

Red Herring

b)

Slippery Slope

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Dogmatism

35.

As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely help you feel better. (This is a good example of...)

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Fallacy

36.

The following image is an example of which type of Logical Fallacy?

a)

Plain Folks Appeal

b)

False Cause-Effect Statement

c)

Overgeneralization

37.

The following image is an example of which type of Logical Fallacy?

a)

Overgeneralization

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Circular Reasoning

38.
 “American Beauty rosebushes cannot survive long harsh winters, because in my garden two American Beauty rose bushes died over a long harsh winter.”  Is an example...
a)
illogical conclusion
b)
overgeneralization
c)
personal bias
39.

What kind of appeal is this?

"Katie likes to read and would rather do that than play sports. Her friends make fun of her and tell her that reading is for nerds. Katie stops reading so much and starts to play sports more."

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Slippery Slope

40.

Which kind of logical fallacy is this?

"If I eat this donut today, I'll probably eat another donut tomorrow. If I eat one donut tomorrow, I might eat several donuts the next day."

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Bandwagon

41.

Which kind of logical fallacy is this?

"If we allow the children to choose the movie this time, they are going to expect to be able to choose the school they go to or the doctors they visit."

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Slippery Slope

42.

What is the gerund in this sentence: Josiah and Ama were waiting patiently for the reading of the will.

a)

waiting

b)

reading

c)

were

d)

patiently

43.

A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a _____.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

verb

d)

noun

44.

Identify the gerund.

They called her playing brilliant.

a)

They

b)

called

c)

playing

d)

brilliant

45.

Identify the gerund phrase.

We're going to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

a)

going to see

b)

going to see the changing of the guard

c)

the changing of the guard

d)

changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

46.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
a)
bubbles
b)
activity
c)
blowing
d)
children
47.

What type of gerund is in the following sentence?

Squidward always talks about playing his clarinet.

a)

Object of the preposition

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative

d)

Subject

48.

What type of gerund is in the following sentence?

Patrick's worst fear is losing his crabby patty.

a)

Object of the preposition

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative

d)

Subject

49.

What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?

After Bobby fell to the ground, he needed to go to the hospital.

a)

Bobby fell

b)

to the ground

c)

to go

d)

to the hospital

50.

Which of the following is not an infinitive?

a)

to visualize

b)

to understand

c)

to wonder

d)

to Austin

51.

In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?

To smile at others brings joy to yourself.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

52.

In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?

The house to visit at Halloween is the one on the corner that hands out full-sized candy bars.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

53.
Identify the participle(s).
Enjoying her victory, Monica jumped around wildly and threw her arms up in celebration.
a)
Enjoying
b)
Enjoying, jumped
c)
Enjoying, threw
d)
Enjoying, jumped, threw
54.
Identify the participle(s).
William almost stepped on the snake hidden in the clump of monkey grass.
a)
stepped
b)
hidden
c)
stepped, hidden
55.
Identify the participial phrase.
Preparing for the weather, Meg grabbed her raincoat and rain boots.
a)
Preparing for the weather
b)
grabbed her raincoat
c)
grabbed her raincoat and rain boots
56.
Identify the participial phrase.
Mark quickly licked the ice cream dripping down his arm.
a)
quickly licked the ice cream
b)
licked the ice cream
c)
dripping down his arm
57.
Identify the participial phrase.
The actress rehearsing her lines performed in the show last night.
a)
rehearsing her lines
b)
performed in the show
c)
performed in the show last night
58.
What is the participle in the following sentence?
The sobbing child held his injured knee.
a)
The
b)
sobbing
c)
child
d)
held
59.

conclusions drawn rationally from research

a)

sound reasoning

b)

expert testimony

c)

fact

d)

claim

60.
Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. This is something that all humans and animals deserve. Therefore, everyone should recycle. All paper, plastic, and also bottles should be put into recycling bins. Anyone that does not do this should pay a fine.
a)
Yes
b)
No
61.

True or false? In order for something to be sound, it must be reasonable.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

A piece of evidence that is clear and credible is known as...?

a)

Relevant evidence

b)

Irrelevant Evidence

c)

Sound Evidence

d)

Unsound Evidence

63.

Find a counterclaim from someone who thinks year-round school is a GOOD idea.

a)

Some teachers say students would forget less if school continued through the summer.

b)

Some people want year-round school.

c)

My sister agrees with me.

d)

People who want year-round school are wrong.

64.

What is it called when you explain why the counterclaim is wrong or doesn't matter?

a)

Reclaim

b)

Rebuttal

c)

Countercounterclaim

d)

Conclusion

65.

Find a rebuttal to the counterclaim "Some teachers say students would forget less if school continued through the summer."

a)

I don't care about that, though.

b)

And I kind of agree with them.

c)

However, summer gives students a chance to learn from other experiences.

d)

Elephants never forget, and they don't have school at all.

66.

True or False: A counterclaim does NOT require a followup rebuttal.

a)

True

b)

False

67.
My job interview did not go well. I'll never get a job.
a)
overgeneralization
b)
hasty generalization
c)
attack the man
d)
circular reasoning
68.

No one ever wants to wear a bicycle helmet

a)

over-generalization

b)

hasty generalization

c)

circular reasoning

d)

attack the man

69.

a conclusion drawn from too little evidence

a)

over-generalization

b)

hasty generalization

c)

circular reasoning

d)

attack the man

70.

What does the prefix ex- mean?

a)

against, opposite of

b)

down, off, away from

c)

out, away, out of, or outside

d)

put into, cover with

71.

Read the sentence and decide if each word is used correctly.


When you exit a building, you are walking from the outside to the inside of it.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Read the sentence and decide if each word is used correctly.


Running fast makes you inhale and exhale deeply.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

A big export of California is avocados. The avocados that we grow here are sold and eaten all over the country.

The prefix ex- in export means.....

a)

produce

b)

avocados

c)

in

d)

out

74.

Which of the following should you avoid in formal writing?

a)

Contractions

b)

Abbreviations

c)

Higher level vocabulary

d)

Spelling out numbers between 0 and 10

75.

Explain the importance of using formal language in academic writing.

a)

Formal language in academic writing helps convey professionalism, clarity, and credibility to the reader.

b)

Formal language in academic writing can be confusing for the reader

c)

Informal language is more engaging for the reader

d)

Using formal language in academic writing is not important

76.

Using contractions in your writing. Ex: can't, won't, he'll

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

77.

C u later.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

78.

I appreciate your help in making this an easy task.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

79.

Choose the most formal expression to complete the sentence:

I .................. help staff to improve their level of health and fitness.

a)

would like

b)

am gonna

80.

What is a characteristic of formal language?

a)

Formal language often avoids slang and uses complete sentences.

b)

Formal language is always written in lowercase letters.

c)

Formal language includes a lot of idioms and colloquialisms.

d)

Formal language is typically spoken rather than written.

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