Question

Can you check my answers?
Question 1
Which of the following should a writer include in a concluding statement? Select two correct answers.(1 point)
a.) a call to action (my answer)
b.) a counterclaim with a rebuttal (my answer)
c.) a new fact or statistic
d.) a counterclaim without a rebuttal
e.) a new reason that was not introduced earlier in the argument
Question 2
Maria is writing an argument to support the claim that schools should require students to wear uniforms.
Which points align with her argument and should be included in the argument's concluding statement? Select two correct answers. (1 point)
a.)Ninety-five percent of schools in New Orleans require students to wear uniforms.
b.) Recent studies have shown that requiring school uniforms may deter crime and increase student safety. (my answer)
c.) The cost of school uniforms varies greatly from state to state.
d.) A panel of school psychologists have found that requiring school uniforms restricts students’ freedom of expression.
e.) Teachers and administrators believe that wearing uniforms creates a level playing field for all students. (my answer)
Question 3
What is a concession in an argument?(1 point)
a.) an opposing argument to the writer’s claim.
b.) A writer’s admission that a counterclaim is valid. (my answer)
c.) A writer’s main point or position on a topic.
d.) A statement that presents opposing evidence.
Question 4
What is a purpose of the concluding statement? Select two correct answers.(1 point)
a.) to call the readers to action (my answer)
b.) to describe a counterclaim
c.) to underscore the importance of the claim (my answer)
d.) to give the readers new evidence and details
e.) to introduce background information
Question 5
Use the passage to answer the question.
Claim: Physical education classes are a critical part of education that help students build self-esteem and learn healthy habits.
Alaina is writing an argument supporting the claim above. What should she include in the concluding statement? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
a.) Attending physical education classes as children can instill a healthy lifestyle that will continue into adulthood. (my answer)
b.) Regular physical education classes allow students to set and achieve goals, work cooperatively, and build self-confidence. (my answer)
c.) There are benefits to physical education classes, but instruction time at school is limited and should be devoted to the core subjects.
e.) A University of Florida study revealed that overweight children avoid physical education classes because they fear bullying.
f.) Only six states currently require physical education in all grades from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Answer 1

Let's review your answers to see if they are correct.

**Question 1**
You selected:
a.) a call to action (your answer)
b.) a counterclaim with a rebuttal (your answer)

**Correct answers:**
a.) a call to action (correct)
b.) a counterclaim with a rebuttal (not typically included in a concluding statement; incorrect)

You should focus on summarizing your argument and reinforcing your main points in the conclusion, rather than introducing new elements like a counterclaim with a rebuttal.

**Question 2**
You selected:
b.) Recent studies have shown that requiring school uniforms may deter crime and increase student safety. (your answer)
e.) Teachers and administrators believe that wearing uniforms creates a level playing field for all students. (your answer)

**Correct answers:**
b.) Recent studies have shown that requiring school uniforms may deter crime and increase student safety. (correct)
e.) Teachers and administrators believe that wearing uniforms creates a level playing field for all students. (correct)

You are correct with both your answers!

**Question 3**
You selected:
b.) A writer’s admission that a counterclaim is valid. (your answer)

**Correct answer:**
b.) A writer’s admission that a counterclaim is valid. (correct)

Your answer is correct.

**Question 4**
You selected:
a.) to call the readers to action (your answer)
c.) to underscore the importance of the claim (your answer)

**Correct answers:**
a.) to call the readers to action (correct)
c.) to underscore the importance of the claim (correct)

Both of your answers are correct!

**Question 5**
You selected:
a.) Attending physical education classes as children can instill a healthy lifestyle that will continue into adulthood. (your answer)
b.) Regular physical education classes allow students to set and achieve goals, work cooperatively, and build self-confidence. (your answer)

**Correct answers:**
a.) Attending physical education classes as children can instill a healthy lifestyle that will continue into adulthood. (correct)
b.) Regular physical education classes allow students to set and achieve goals, work cooperatively, and build self-confidence. (correct)

Your answers are both correct!

**Summary of Results:**
- Question 1: One correct (a), one incorrect (b).
- Question 2: Both correct (b, e).
- Question 3: Correct (b).
- Question 4: Both correct (a, c).
- Question 5: Both correct (a, b).

Overall, you did a great job! You got 8 out of 10 correct. The only area for improvement was in Question 1.