Argument - Check for Understanding

Identify the main claim in the following argument: "School uniforms should be mandatory because they reduce distractions, promote equality, and save money for families."

• School uniforms are expensive.

• School uniforms should be mandatory.

• School uniforms are stylish.

• School uniforms are uncomfortable.

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.4

Which type of reasoning is used in the argument: "All mammals have lungs. A dolphin is a mammal. Therefore, a dolphin has lungs."

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Emotional reasoning

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.4

What is the purpose of the reasoning in the statement: "Uniforms promote equality by ensuring that all students dress the same, which reduces peer pressure related to clothing"?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide evidence for a claim

• To confuse the reader

• To describe a process

Tags

FL.ELA.6.R.2.4

In the argument "Every summer I've visited the beach, I've seen dolphins near the shore. Therefore, dolphins must always be near the shore in the summer." what type of reasoning is being used?

• Emotional Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Abductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following statements best supports the argument that "school uniforms reduce distractions"?

• Students can express themselves through their clothing.

• Uniforms are often uncomfortable.

• Students spend less time choosing outfits, allowing more focus on academics.

• Uniforms are more expensive than regular clothes.

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.4