Question 1

Sort the following characteristics into informational or argumentative.

Question 2

Match the following fragments to make five complete sentences.

Question 3

Match the following fragments to make five complete sentences.

Question 4

A phrase from the text on p.8 and 9 that means for the purpose of doing something is...

Accepted Answer

inorderto

Question 5

A phrase from the text on p.8 and 9 that means to get very angry is...

Accepted Answer

toloseyourtemper

Question 6

A word from the text on p.8 and 9 that describes something that works well or gets the result you want is...

Accepted Answer

effective

Question 7

A word from the text on p.8 and 9 that refers to groups of people who listen to a court case and help decide what is true is...

Accepted Answer

juries

Question 8

A word from the text on p.8 and 9 that describes something allowed by the law is...

Accepted Answer

legal

Question 9

A word from the text on p.8 and 9 that refers to people who decide the outcome of a court case is...

Accepted Answer

judges

Question 10

A word from the text on p.8 and 9 that refers to something good or helpful is...

Accepted Answer

benefit

Question 11

What is the definition of an argument according to the text?

Accepted Answer

A set of reasons, statements, and facts to support a point of view.

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A decision-making process between two parties.

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A discussion where no one listens to the other side.

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A disagreement that involves shouting.

Question 12

What is the main purpose of an argument, as described in the text?

Accepted Answer

To persuade others.

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To confuse people.

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To make others angry.

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To entertain an audience.

Question 13

Which of the following careers relies heavily on arguing, according to the text?

Accepted Answer

Politicians

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Scientists

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Doctors

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Engineers

Question 14

Why is it important to be respectful in an argument?

Accepted Answer

To create a fight-free discussion environment.

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To win the argument faster.

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To avoid presenting evidence.

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To ensure everyone agrees with you.

Question 15

What is the first step to making a productive argument?

Accepted Answer

Think of arguments as debates or discussions, not fights.

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Use emotional appeals only.

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Focus only on the weaknesses of the other person’s claim.

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Avoid stating your own opinion.

Question 16

What is a claim, as described in the text?

Accepted Answer

The main idea or point of an argument

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A persuasive technique.

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A contradictory statement.

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An emotional appeal.

Question 17

What strengthens a claim in an argument?

Accepted Answer

Making it emotionally charged.

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Ignoring other points of view.

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Backing it up with facts and data.

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Repeating it several times.

Question 18

What is one example of emotional appeal provided in the text?

Accepted Answer

Using a heart-warming story about a hard-working student.

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Discussing logical reasons for a longer school day

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Describing the cost of extending the school day.

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Referencing a study on school days.

Question 19

How does the text suggest improving argument skills?

Accepted Answer

Write to local newspapers or join a debate team.

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Avoid debates and stick to writing.

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Study logical fallacies extensively.

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Practice arguing loudly with family and friends.

Question 20

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Arguments are essential tools for persuasion and can be productive.

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Emotional appeals are more important than evidence in arguments.

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Only professionals should engage in arguments.

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Arguments should always be avoided to maintain peace.

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