Argumentative Writing Vocab - Sentences

Front

Marisa was a(n) ______________ of the new law about keeping dogs on leashes. I asked her many questions about her support.

Back

proponent

Front

Tina was an ______________ of a longer school day, making speeches against adding time to an already long school day.

Back

opponent

Front

Pete gathered donations for the local shelter as a resolute ______________ for the homeless.

Back

advocate

Front

To _____________ my brother's theory that rocks from our gravel driveway would float, I filled a bowl with water and dropped the rocks in.

Back

refute

Front

Tim and Dan are ______________ in class, always competing.

Back

adversaries

Front

Use appropriate facts to ____________ and strengthen your claim.

Back

bolster

Front

The teacher selected a(n) ______________ from the text to show students how to punctuate dialogue.

Back

excerpt

Front

When I fumbled the ball on the three-yard line, the crowd's response turned to ____________.

Back

plaudits

Front

Guilty of a felony doesn't ____________ his running for mayor.

Back

preclude

Front

Due to repeated traffic violations, his license has been _____________.

Back

invalidated