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Read this outline for an argumentative essay about government.1. People have different ideas about the role of government.A. The primary purpose of government is to provide social services.2. Government should provide services for people who are poor or elderly.A. Government can effectively provide the services that poor and elderly people need.B. Food stamps keep people from going hungry.C. Medicare and Medicaid provide health care.D. Some people believe social services are an entitlement and not a right, but many people could not survive without them.3. Government’s main role is provide to social services, such as food stamps.The underlined sentence in the outline is the

A
claim.
B
conclusion.
C
counterclaim.
D
evidence.
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.Jefferson offers the best description of the purpose of government. It exists to aid in the well-being of both the nation and its citizens.Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

A
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
B
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
C
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
D
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
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What is the first step in the prewriting process for an argumentative essay?

A
Form a claim.
B
Find evidence.
C
Create an outline.
D
Develop an opinion.
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To create the proper tone for an argumentative essay, writers should

A
delete personal “I” statements.
B
include vague statements.
C
include slang words.
D
focus on the evidence.
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.Jefferson offers the best description of the purpose of government. It exists to aid in the well-being of both the nation and its citizens.Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

A
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
B
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
C
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
D
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
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Read this outline for an argumentative essay about government.1. People have different ideas about the role of government. A. The primary purpose of government is to protect its citizens.2. Government should protect citizens from foreign and domestic threats. A. The country faces threats from other nations, terrorists, and criminals. B. The military can provide a strong defense at home and abroad. C. The police and other government agencies keep citizens safe locally. D. Some people believe social services are more important than defense, but citizens cannot survive without protection and security.3. Government’s main role is to provide protection via the military and other agencies.The underlined sentence in the outline is the

A
conclusion.
B
counterclaim.
C
evidence.
D
introduction.
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Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

A
The introduction acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
B
The introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the positions will be.
C
The introduction ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The introduction fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
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During the revision phase for an argumentative essay, a writer should

A
create a clear argument.
B
check the style and tone.
C
write a strong conclusion.
D
search for facts and evidence.
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Read this introduction to an argumentative essay about government.An effective system of government protects its citizens. The purpose of government is to ensure the safety of the nation and its residents. While other concerns such as economic growth are important, a government’s primary duty is to keep its people safe. Without the concern of defense or self-protection, individuals are able to live in security.Which sentence states the main argument of the essay?

A
the first sentence
B
the second sentence
C
the third sentence
D
the fourth sentence

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