GRADE 10 - ENGLISH

What is the importance of learning to write an argumentative essay?

• It helps develop critical thinking and research skills

• It helps readers develop historical context on a topic

• It teaches readers how to entertain with fictional stories

• It focuses on summarizing different viewpoints on an issue

What is the role of a counterargument in an essay?

• To provide concluding remarks

• To present supporting evidence

• To introduce the thesis statement

• To refute earlier arguments and give weight to the actual position

What is the purpose of using repetition in persuasive writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing longer

• To distract the reader from the main argument

• To emphasize key points and make them memorable

Which term refers to an idea given by the opposing side against the claim in an argumentative essay?

• Counterargument

• Evidence

• Pro

• Rebuttal

What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To summarize information for the reader

• To convince the reader to agree with the writer's side or take action

In which specific paragraph does the thesis statement typically appear within an academic or formal essay?

• Body

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Refutation

What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To restate the thesis statement

• To present opposing viewpoints

• To conclude the essay with recommendations

• To provide proof or facts supporting arguments

What is the term to an idea which opinions of people are different?

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Issue

What is necessary when explaining a topic in informative writing?

• Using emotive language

• Using exaggerated language

• Including personal anecdotes

• Providing reliable and credible sources

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in an essay?

• To refute counterarguments

• To restate the thesis statement

• To conclude the essay with recommendations

• To present the thesis statement and main points