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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the definition of claim?a response to a counterclaimyour basic belief about a topic, idea or beliefan argument that opposes your claimtextual evidence to support your ideas
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a tip for writing a claim?be specific and concisepick a sideadd personal pronounswrite in statement form
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best claim for school dress codes?Yes, schools should have school-wide dress codesI believe schools should not have dress codes.Schools should have dress codes except for warm days of the year.Schools should have dress codes for students.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceClaims should be...clear and concisestatement formpick a sideall of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best claim for increasing legal driving age?No, the legal driving age should not increase.The legal driving age should be increased to 18 so you have less accidents.I believe the legal driving age should remain at sixteen.The legal driving age should increase to the age of 18.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best example of a claim?Joe owns a dog named Pirate.Drugs are harmful to your health.United States uses more cars than your country.Students should be able to bring a device to school everyday.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the claim in this sentence?
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.TwinkiesTwinkies taste better than other snack cakesBecause of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearence.There is no claim here. - 8. Multiple ChoiceFind the claim in the following Thesis Statement:
Dance music has become popular for reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of the music; rather, the clear, fast beats respond to the need of people on amphetamines (drugs) to move, and to move quickly.Dance music has become popular because of its effect on people who are on drugs.Dance music has become popular because of the quality of the music.All people want to move, and move quickly.the clear, fast beats respond to the need of people on amphetamines (drugs) to move, and to move quickly. - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a claim do?A claim is the main argument of an essay. It goes at the beginning of a Thesis Statement sentence.A claim is the three reasons why you believe what you do about a topic.A claim includes the direct quotes we use to write our papers.Our claim is 4-5 sentences about our topic.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a purpose of your three reasons in your Argument Essay Thesis Statement?To set up the rest of your essayTo cite your sourcesTo give valid reasons for your claim.To show why you believe what you do?
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of a counterclaim?It supports the original claim.It proves the original claim.It disproves the original claim.It agrees with the original claim.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTRUE OR FALSE?
A CLAIM SHOULD BE BASED SOLELY ON PERSONAL PREFERENCE.TRUEFALSE - 13. Multiple ChoiceA strong claim needs toconsider all positions of an argument.be based on an emotional response.respond directly to the writing prompt.argue for and against something.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhile revising the draft for an argumentative essay, the writer should check fora strong claim, good reasons, and evidence from credible sources.a strong claim, one good supporting reason, and a credible source.a strong claim, credible reasons, and one good piece of evidence.a strong claim, strong reasons, and evidence from one credible source.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTRUE OR FALSE?
A strong argument addresses counterclaims, while a weak argument only addresses one side of the issue.TRUEFALSE - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags