Argumentative Writing Quiz

Identify the clear claim in the following statement: 'School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.'

• School uniforms should only be mandatory for high school students, not all students.

• School uniforms are a personal choice and should not be mandatory for students.

• School uniforms are a waste of money and should not be mandatory for students.

• School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.

What evidence can you provide to support the claim that 'School uniforms should be mandatory for all students'?

• School uniforms are expensive and can be a financial burden for some families.

• Students should have the freedom to express their individuality through their clothing.

• There is no evidence to suggest that school uniforms actually promote equality.

• School uniforms promote equality among students.

In the argument about school uniforms, what could be a potential counterargument against the claim? Explain.

• Students should have the freedom to express themselves through their clothing choices.

• They limit students' freedom of expression and individuality.

• School uniforms are expensive and can be a financial burden for some families.

• They promote a sense of conformity and compliance.

Provide a rebuttal to the counterargument against the claim that 'School uniforms should be mandatory for all students'.

• One rebuttal to this counterargument could be that school uniforms promote a sense of equality among students, regardless of their socioeconomic status or fashion choices.

• Enforcing school uniforms may lead to increased resistance and defiance among students

• Mandatory uniforms can be a financial burden for some families

• School uniforms limit students' freedom of expression and individuality

Identify the clear claim in the following statement: 'Social media has a negative impact on teenagers.'

• Social media has a negative impact on teenagers.

• Social media has no impact on teenagers.

• Social media has a positive impact on teenagers.

• Teenagers have a positive impact on social media.

What evidence can you provide to support the claim that 'Social media has a negative impact on teenagers'?

• Research studies and articles on the negative impact of social media on teenagers' mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

• Personal opinions and anecdotes from a few teenagers

• Statistics showing that teenagers spend more time on social media than adults

• Positive impact of social media on teenagers' mental health

In the argument about social media's impact on teenagers, what could be a potential counterargument against the claim? Explain.

• Social media only has negative effects on teenagers

• Social media provides a platform for teenagers to express themselves, connect with others, and access valuable information and resources.

• Teenagers are not influenced by social media at all

• Social media has no impact on teenagers' mental health

Provide a rebuttal to the counterargument against the claim that 'Social media has a negative impact on teenagers'.

• The negative impact of social media on teenagers is exaggerated

• Teenagers are responsible enough to handle the negative impacts of social media

• Argue that social media also has positive impacts on teenagers, such as connecting them with friends and providing a platform for self-expression and creativity.

• Social media has no impact on teenagers at all

Identify the clear claim in the following statement: 'Climate change is a result of human activities.'

• Climate change is a result of natural processes.

• Climate change is a result of human activities.

• Climate change is caused by aliens.

• Climate change is a myth created by the government.

What evidence can you provide to support the claim that 'Climate change is a result of human activities'?

• The increase in greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes, deforestation, and burning of fossil fuels, as well as the correlation between the rise in global temperatures and human activities.

• The correlation between climate change and changes in animal migration patterns

• The decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes

• The increase in global temperatures due to natural climate cycles