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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a claim?
The opposing viewpoint
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects evidence to the claim
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing view
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects evidence to the claim
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is evidence?
The opposing view
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects the evidence to the claim
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is another word for counterargument?
Argument
Claim
Counterclaim
Evidence
- 5. Multiple Choice
If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...
Some students should wear school uniforms.
I don’t like school uniforms because they are ugly.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
School uniforms would be a good idea.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is information used to back up and support your answer?
Hook
Argument
Claim
Evidence
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
To prove your answer is correct
To use evidence from the text to support your answer
All of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is an argument?
A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence
A general statement that offers support for a claim
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons
A statement of position on an issue.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?
A statement of position on an issue.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons.
The reason why you disagree with the author.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which sentence states 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 5
Sentence 6
- 11. 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
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