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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which sentence states the writer's claim?
(1) Is your computer acting up? (2) Have your efforts to fix it been useless? (3) Are you unsure of who to call? (4) Well, we're here to help. (5) Kayser Computer Care is the best choice to fix your computer woes. (6) Our technicians are incredibly experienced, and our rates are astoundingly reasonable.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 5
Sentence 6
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer's claim?
(1) The school tardiness policy needs to be revised. (2) Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control. (3) For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime. (4) Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they're not five minutes late.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
- 3. Multiple Choice
The evidence in Sentence 3 is—
(1) The school tardiness policy needs to be revised. (2) Students should not be punished for circumstances that are out of their control. (3) For instance, the city buses tend to run late in the wintertime. (4) Students should not be forced to wake up an hour early just to be sure that they're not five minutes late.
a quotation
a statistic
an example
an anecdote
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which statement below is an emotional appeal?
Making the wrong financial choices can have devastating, life-altering effects.
Expanding our advertising for the annual street fair will increase attendance.
Quieter study locations would help students retain more information.
If we renovate the neglected homes, our neighborhood will be more attractive to potential home buyers.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Statements that can be proved to be true are
facts
examples
expert opinions
anecdotes
- 6. Multiple Choice
What type of evidence is this?
So far this year, 70% of the students at MLK-8 have already completed their I-Ready placement test.
statistic
examples
expert opinions
anecdotes
- 7. Multiple Choice
A brief account of an event that can be used to illustrate a point is called
a statistic
an example
an expert opinion
an anecdote
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the claim most often appear in an argument?In the beginningIn the middleIn the first sentenceIn the conclusion
- 9. Multiple Choice
Is this statement True or False?
The claim in an argument is supported by evidence and details that appear later in the argument.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Is this statement True or False?
When analyzing a persuasive text, I must figure out what the writer wants me to believe or do after reading the passage.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
is this statement True or False?
A counterargument acknowledges an opposing viewpoint and then "counters" that viewpoint with further reasons or evidence.
True
False
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