Which choice best illustrates “evidence” in an argument?

“Text 1 states that 60 % of teens recycle (T1 L12-13).”

The counterclaim section of an argument should:

Acknowledge an opposing argument and rebut it

Which sentence reflects the formal style appropriate for an academic argument?

“Therefore, instituting a homework cap may alleviate student stress.”

An argument’s claim is:

A debatable thesis answering the topic question

An example of specific evidence is:

“One environmental report shows recycling reduces landfill waste by 42%”

A brief, neutral restatement of a source’s main idea

A paper demonstrating control of Standard English conventions will:

Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling with minor errors only

Evidence is relevant when it:

Directly supports the point being argued

“Sufficient evidence” means:

Enough well-chosen proof; 3 + pieces of evidence

States a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence

Line numbers in a text are printed so that writers can:

Locate exact evidence for citation

Which best defines an alternate claim?

A reasonable position that contradicts your claim

What is a source-based argument?

A claim built on credible evidence from more than one source of information

Writing that is cohesive and coherent will:

Flow logically with clear connections among points

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Explore the key components of constructing a compelling and well-supported argument in academic writing

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1
Which choice best illustrates “evidence” in an argument?
“Text 1 states that 60 % of teens recycle (T1 L12-13).”
“In conclusion, recycling matters.”
“I believe this is true.”
“Recycling is important.”
2
The counterclaim section of an argument should:
Acknowledge an opposing argument and rebut it
Summarize every passage in order
Ignore opposing views to stay focused
List unrelated fun facts
3
Which sentence reflects the formal style appropriate for an academic argument?
“Kids gotta chill ’cause homework’s a drag.”
“Dunno about you, but I’m over it.”
“Therefore, instituting a homework cap may alleviate student stress.”
“My friend Jake says homework stinks.”
4
An argument’s claim is:
A rhetorical question to engage the reader
A restatement of the prompt
A quote copied from a passage
A debatable thesis answering the topic question
5
An example of specific evidence is:
“Recycling is probably beneficial.”
“People everywhere recycle.”
“Many experts agree recycling helps.”
“One environmental report shows recycling reduces landfill waste by 42%”
6
A summary is:
Word-for-word copying of a paragraph
A list of vocabulary words
Personal reflection on the topic
A brief, neutral restatement of a source’s main idea
7
A paper demonstrating control of Standard English conventions will:
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling with minor errors only
Contain frequent run-ons that obscure meaning
Eliminate all commas to save time
Spell words phonetically for effect
8
Evidence is relevant when it:
Uses advanced scientific terminology
Directly supports the point being argued
Comes from the longest passage available
Is interesting but unrelated to the claim
9
“Sufficient evidence” means:
Enough well-chosen proof; 3 + pieces of evidence
One anecdote only, no statistical data
One related quotation
One unrelated quotation
10
The brief parenthetical reference (Text 1, Line 14 -17) is an example of:
Paraphrase
Citation
Annotation
Plagiarism
11
An “argument”:
Explains a process step-by-step
States a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence
Entertains with plot and dialogue
Describes a scene using sensory imagery
12
Line numbers in a text are printed so that writers can:
Identify stanza breaks in poetry only
Locate exact evidence for citation
Record vocabulary definitions
Keep track of time spent reading
13
Which best defines an alternate claim?
A restatement of your own thesis in new words
A weaker version of your evidence
A grammatical correction in the margin
A reasonable position that contradicts your claim
14
What is a source-based argument?
A summary of each passage without opinion
A personal narrative using vivid details
A free-response letter to the editor
A claim built on credible evidence from more than one source of information
15
Writing that is cohesive and coherent will:
Include evidence but no analysis
Jump between ideas without transitions
Use slang to sound conversational
Flow logically with clear connections among points

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