Question 1

Which of the following is an essential component of an argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

A clear thesis statement

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Dialogue between characters

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Descriptive language

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Rhyming words

Question 2

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

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To present evidence and support for the thesis statement

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To introduce the main idea

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To conclude the essay

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To provide a summary of the essay

Question 3

Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

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To acknowledge differing viewpoints and strengthen the argument

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To ignore other perspectives

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To repeat the thesis statement

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To confuse the reader

Question 4

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

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To provide background information

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To introduce new arguments

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To analyze the evidence in depth

Question 5

What is a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

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A viewpoint that opposes the main argument

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A list of unrelated facts

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A personal story unrelated to the topic

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A detailed description of the topic

Question 6

What is the purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To hook the reader and present the main argument

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To introduce fictional characters

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To list random facts about the topic

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To provide a conclusion for the essay

Question 7

What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

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To support the claims and assertions made in the essay

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To introduce new arguments

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To provide a summary of the essay

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To repeat the thesis statement

Question 8

What is the difference between a claim and evidence in an argumentative essay?

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A claim is the writer's main argument, while evidence supports the claim with facts and examples

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A claim is a counterargument, while evidence is the writer's opinion

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A claim is the writer's conclusion, while evidence is the introduction of the essay

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A claim is a question posed by the writer, while evidence is a list of sources cited

Question 9

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the argument

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To introduce new arguments

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To provide a conclusion for the essay

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To restate the thesis statement

Question 10

What is the function of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

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To clearly present the main point or claim of the essay

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To provide a conclusion for the essay

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To list random facts about the topic

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To introduce characters and setting

Question 11

Which of the following is a fact?

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The Earth revolves around the Sun

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The Moon is made of cheese

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The Sun revolves around the Earth

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The Earth is the largest planet in the solar system

Question 12

Identify the opinion from the statements below.

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Pizza is the best food in the world

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Pizza is a popular dish at parties

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Pizza is typically topped with cheese and tomato sauce

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Pizza originated in Italy

Question 13

Which of the following is a fact?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

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Lemons taste sour

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Ice cream is the most popular dessert worldwide

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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world

Question 14

Determine which statement is an opinion:

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Blue is the prettiest color

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The Earth is the third planet from the Sun

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Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius

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The sky appears blue due to the scattering of sunlight

Question 15

Which of the following is an opinion?

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Science fiction movies are more exciting than romantic comedies

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The Empire State Building is located in New York City

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Roses are commonly used in floral arrangements

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system

Question 16

What is the process of forming a claim, providing evidence, and explaining the reasoning called?

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Claim Evidence Reasoning

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Hypothesis Testing Conclusion

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Observation Analysis Conclusion

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Data Analysis Conclusion

Question 17

What is the first step in the claim evidence reasoning process?

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Forming a claim

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Providing evidence

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Drawing a conclusion

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Explaining the reasoning

Question 18

Why is it important to provide evidence to support a claim?

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To back up the statement with facts

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To make the claim more confusing

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To avoid providing reasoning

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To ignore the topic completely

Question 19

Which part of the claim evidence reasoning process involves explaining the connection between the claim and the evidence?

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Reasoning

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Evidence

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Explaining

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Claiming

Question 20

What is the purpose of the reasoning component in the claim evidence reasoning process?

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To explain the connection between the claim and the evidence

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To repeat the claim without justification

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To introduce new claims without evidence

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To ignore the importance of evidence

Question 21

What is the purpose of providing evidence in the claim evidence reasoning process?

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To support the claim with facts

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To introduce new claims without justification

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To skip the reasoning step completely

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To confuse the audience with irrelevant information

Question 22

In the claim evidence reasoning process, what does 'claim' refer to?

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A statement or assertion about a topic or issue

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Providing data and statistics

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Explaining the connection between evidence and claim

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Drawing a conclusion without evidence

Question 23

What is the last step in the claim evidence reasoning process?

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Drawing a conclusion

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Making a claim

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Explaining the reasoning

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Providing evidence

Question 24

Which part of the claim evidence reasoning process involves presenting factual information to support the claim?

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Providing evidence

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Forming a claim

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Drawing a conclusion

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Explaining the reasoning

Question 25

What is the role of evidence in the claim evidence reasoning process?

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To provide support for the claim

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To skip the reasoning step

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To create new claims

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To contradict the claim

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