Question 1

Question

A)
Use the claims to answer the question.
"Claim: Swimming in the ocean is a great experience.
Opposing claim: Some people get attacked by sharks."
Which statement is the most effective counterargument to the opposing claim?
(1 point)
People should not swim in shark-infested waters.
Sharks mistake people on surfboards for turtles.
Sharks are attracted to splashing.
Shark attacks are extremely rare.
Question 2
A) Tom is writing an argumentative essay about the importance of playing sports. Which sentence
is a claim for Tom's argumentative essay? (1 point)
Sports are a good way to make friends.
Kids should start playing sports when they are very young.
Football is the best sport to teach kids about teamwork.
My favorite sport is volleyball.
Question 3
A)
Use the claim to answer the question.
"Claim: School uniforms should be mandatory for all middle school students."
Which reason should AJ use with his claim?
(1 point)
Uniforms take the individuality out of schools.
Uniforms make all students feel included at school.
Uniforms can be as expensive as regular clothes.
Uniforms cut down on the laundry done for school.
Question 4
A) A student is researching the history of national parks in the United States. Which source should
she choose? (1 point)
a newspaper article from 1998 about Yosemite National Park
an editorial by a politician who wants to cut funding for national parks
a blog post by a woman who has visited more than a dozen national parks
a National Parks Service website run by the U.S. government
Question 5
A) How does evidence relate to an argument? (1 point)
It is used to state the central claim in an argument.
It is used to justify an argument.
It is used to explain how an author reached a conclusion about an argument.
It is used to support the reasons in an argument.
Question 6
A) Stephanie is trying to convince her boss to add homemade chips to the menu at the restaurant
where she works. Which piece of evidence would convince her boss? (1 point)
Making homemade chips will cost more than buying bagged chips.
Bagged chips come in a wide variety of flavors.
Anyone can buy bagged chips, but homemade chips make a restaurant unique.
People really like french fries, so they will probably like homemade chips.
Question 7
A) Select the correct answer from the list. (1 point)
There are many benefits of reading to young children,
vocabulary.
fostering a love of books and improving
Question 8
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
In conclusion, recess is not something that should be reserved only for young children;
middle school students should also be given an outdoor recess every day. Research has
shown that recess helps students of all ages remain focused and on task while they are in
the classroom. Furthermore, during unstructured free-play, students learn invaluable
life lessons about resolving conflict and exercising leadership. Fresh air, good friends, and
some healthy competition might be the difference between a good day at school and a great
one. And don't all students deserve to have more great days?
What is the purpose of the underlined sentence in this concluding paragraph?
(1 point)
It presents new evidence.
It summarizes reasons and evidence.
It rewords or restates the claim.
It introduces a new claim.
Question 9
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
"(1) In conclusion, single-use plastic straws should be banned from all schools and
restaurants. (2) Millions of straws find their way into the ocean each day, and they are
polluting the water and harming marine life. (3) So next time you are in the cafeteria or out
with friends, think about your choices. (4) Skip the straw and the plastic water bottle, too."
Which sentence restates the central claim?
(1 point)
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Sentence 2
Sentence

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each question:

Question 1 The most effective counterargument to the opposing claim is:

• Shark attacks are extremely rare.

Question 2 A claim for Tom's argumentative essay is:

• Kids should start playing sports when they are very young.

Question 3 The reason AJ should use with his claim is:

• Uniforms make all students feel included at school.

Question 4 The best source for researching the history of national parks in the United States is:

• a National Parks Service website run by the U.S. government.

Question 5 Evidence relates to an argument by:

• It is used to support the reasons in an argument.

Question 6 The piece of evidence that would convince her boss is:

• Anyone can buy bagged chips, but homemade chips make a restaurant unique.

Question 7 The sentence seems incomplete; however, it likely would include benefits such as:

• fostering a love of books and improving vocabulary.

Question 8 The purpose of the underlined sentence in the concluding paragraph is:

• It rewords or restates the claim.

Question 9 The sentence that restates the central claim is:

• Sentence 1: In conclusion, single-use plastic straws should be banned from all schools and restaurants.

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