Mastering Argumentative Text and Grammar

Read the following statement: "School uniforms should be mandatory for all students." What is the main argument of this statement?

• School uniforms are expensive.

• All students should wear school uniforms.

• Students prefer to choose their own clothes.

• School uniforms reduce individuality.

Which of the following sentences uses evidence to support the claim that exercise is beneficial for health?

• Many people exercise daily.

• Exercise can lead to improved cardiovascular health, as studies show regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease.

• Exercise is tiring.

• Some people do not like to exercise.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Choose the option that represents a clear and concise response to the question: "Why should we conserve water?"

• Because it's good.

• Water conservation is essential because it helps preserve our environment and reduces the effects of droughts and water shortages.

• We should conserve water because water is nice and we use it for a lot of things like cooking, cleaning, and bathing, and also plants and animals need it.

• Water is important.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify the sentence that applies proper grammar rules.

• She don't like going to the park.

• He doesn't likes eating ice cream.

• They're going to the museum tomorrow.

• Him and I went to the store.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which sentence uses punctuation effectively?

• Where are you going?

• Can you, tell me your name.

• I have a dog, a cat, and a bird.

• She said "I am busy now" and left.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Read the following argument: "Homework is necessary because it helps students practice what they have learned in school." What is the main point of this argument?

• Homework is difficult.

• Students should not have homework.

• Homework helps students practice school lessons.

• Teachers assign too much homework.

Choose the sentence that correctly supports the claim with evidence: "Reading books is advantageous."

• Reading books is fun.

• Many people read books.

• Reading books can expand vocabulary and improve memory, according to educational research.

• Books have many pages.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Select the option that is a clear and concise response to the statement: "Explain why recycling is important."

• Recycling is important because it's good for the environment.

• Recycling is important because it reduces waste in landfills, conserves natural resources, and saves energy.

• Recycling is important because you can recycle things like paper, plastic, and glass, and it's something that helps the planet and we should all do it.

• Recycling is something people should do.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She have two cats and a dog.

• He don't know how to swim.

• They have been studying for their test all week.

• Me and my friend is going to the concert.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly.

• My favorite foods, are pizza, hamburgers and ice cream.

• The colors of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.

• Before we go to the movie, we should grab dinner.

• I need to buy eggs milk and bread at the grocery store.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A