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Structuring an Effective Argument Answers

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What best explains why a written argument without transitions might not work?

A
The relationship between the examples and the conclusion would be unclear and hard to understand.
B
The relationship between ideas would lack the appropriate emphasis and logical flow.
C
The relationship between the claim, reasons, and evidence would be too vague and wouldn’t make sense.
D
The relationship between different parts of the argument would be unclear and hard to follow.
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What is the first step in developing a written argument?

A
Support your claim with logical evidence.
B
Use transition words to make your argument clear.
C
Write a well-developed argument.
D
Organize the ideas in your argument.
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What is the best example of a situation that would benefit from a written argument?

A
Proposing that your neighborhood increases the land set aside for parks.
B
Proposing that your neighborhood increases the land set aside for parks.
C
Explaining why your neighbors should not play loud music at night.
D
Explaining why your neighbors should not play loud music at night.
E
Convincing your parents to let you go to a concert of your favorite band.
F
Convincing your parents to let you go to a concert of your favorite band.
G
Supporting your best friend who is collecting money for a walkathon.
H
Supporting your best friend who is collecting money for a walkathon.
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What transition would you most likely use when supporting a claim with evidence?

A
For instance
B
However
C
This means
D
In other words
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Read the paragraph.When Edgewood Middle School adopted a school recycling program, nearly 20% of the students brought in recyclables from home. ________ the recycling program was successful.

A
This is an example
B
This proves
C
This implies
D
This means
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Mario is writing an argument supporting a proposed bike-helmet law. Mario includes a personal example explaining that he once had a bike accident and avoided serious injury because he was wearing a helmet. If Mario revises his argument, he should

A
remove the personal example because it weakens his argument.
B
learn more about how bike helmets help protect cyclists from impact injuries.
C
talk to other cyclists who have stories or experiences to back up his own.
D
balance his personal example with well-researched, factual examples.
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Read the paragraph.Climate change resulting from greenhouse gases is a serious issue that demands immediate action. Throughout the world, we can already see the significant effects of climate change on people and natural habitats.

A
Scientists have studied climate change for years, and they largely agree that the climate is changing. Scientists can drill core samples in Antarctic ice and study the carbon dioxide in these samples to see how greenhouse gases have risen in our atmosphere. They can also measure how quickly the ocean is rising year after year.
B
Scientists have studied climate change for years, and they largely agree that the climate is changing. Scientists can drill core samples in Antarctic ice and study the carbon dioxide in these samples to see how greenhouse gases have risen in our atmosphere. They can also measure how quickly the ocean is rising year after year.
C
Unfortunately, many polls show that climate change is not a major concern among large portions of the population. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to raise people’s consciousness of this important issue. If we work together, we can make climate change an issue that everyone cares about.
D
Unfortunately, many polls show that climate change is not a major concern among large portions of the population. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to raise people’s consciousness of this important issue. If we work together, we can make climate change an issue that everyone cares about.
E
I’ve noticed that summers are warmer and longer. Trees in my neighborhood bloom two to three weeks earlier than they used to when I was growing up. Sometimes, we barely get any snow in winter, which means we can longer go skiing or sledding.
F
I’ve noticed that summers are warmer and longer. Trees in my neighborhood bloom two to three weeks earlier than they used to when I was growing up. Sometimes, we barely get any snow in winter, which means we can longer go skiing or sledding.
G
Many meteorologists suggest that the increased severity of hurricanes, tornadoes and drought is a direct result of climate change. Sea levels are increasing as polar ice caps melt. Towns in the arctic that were built on permafrost are sinking as the permafrost melts.
H
Many meteorologists suggest that the increased severity of hurricanes, tornadoes and drought is a direct result of climate change. Sea levels are increasing as polar ice caps melt. Towns in the arctic that were built on permafrost are sinking as the permafrost melts.
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Why is the claim considered the umbrella of the argument?

A
All the specific reasons of the argument are protected under it.
B
All the specific reasons of the argument are protected under it.
C
All of the other parts of the argument must fit under it.
D
All of the other parts of the argument must fit under it.
E
All the supporting evidence of the argument must work within it.
F
All the supporting evidence of the argument must work within it.
G
All the specific points within the argument must be sheltered by it.
H
All the specific points within the argument must be sheltered by it.
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When developing a counterclaim, you should

A
not make your counterclaim’s evidence closely factual because you should not undermine your central argument.
B
not make your counterclaim’s evidence closely factual because you should not undermine your central argument.
C
interview people who disagree with your argument’s claim in order to understand their opinions.
D
interview people who disagree with your argument’s claim in order to understand their opinions.
E
thoroughly research the evidence to make sure you understand the facts behind the counterclaim.
F
thoroughly research the evidence to make sure you understand the facts behind the counterclaim.
G
supply personal evidence and experience as to why you disagree with the counterclaim.
H
supply personal evidence and experience as to why you disagree with the counterclaim.
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Read the paragraph.Climate change resulting from greenhouse gases is a serious issue that demands immediate action. Throughout the world, we can already see the significant effects of climate change on people and natural habitats.

A
If we do not take action now, our world will undergo drastic changes that will negatively affect our environment for thousands of years.
B
If we do not take action now, our world will undergo drastic changes that will negatively affect our environment for thousands of years.
C
I’ve seen temperatures rise over my lifetime, and I hate to think of them rising further.
D
I’ve seen temperatures rise over my lifetime, and I hate to think of them rising further.
E
Scientists will lead the way with new evidence, but we all must join together to take effective action against this impending issue.
F
Scientists will lead the way with new evidence, but we all must join together to take effective action against this impending issue.
G
More and more, our ice caps will melt and our weather will change, and only those of us who are insightful will take a stand.
H
More and more, our ice caps will melt and our weather will change, and only those of us who are insightful will take a stand.

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