Mental Verbs in Argumentative Writing

What is one purpose of using mental verbs according to the guidelines?

• To confuse the reader

• To guide the reader through your thought process

• To make sentences longer

• To avoid clarity.

Fill in the blank: Choose verbs that accurately reflect your level of ______.

• A) confusion

• B) certainty

• C) doubt

• D) complexity

Which verb is associated with showing objectivity?

• A) Contend

• B) Ponder

• C) Assess

• D) Assert

Which of the following verbs is not used to express uncertainty?

• Wonder

• Speculate

• Ponder

• Assert

Fill in the blank: To show objectivity, one might use the verb ____.

• A) Contend

• B) Analyse

• C) Wonder

• D) Maintain

Fill in the blank: 'To make a strong argument, one should ______ different viewpoints.'

• ignore

• compare

• forget

• assume

Which action involves understanding the meaning of an argument?

• Analyze

• Interpret

• Compare

• Assume

Which of the following is a method to strengthen arguments?

• Assume

• Evaluate

• Forget

• Ignore

Fill in the blank: 'To strengthen an argument, one should ______ the reasoning.'

• A) ignore

• B) analyze

• C) forget

• D) assume

Which phrase is used to introduce counterpoints?

• 'One might object that...'

• 'Some may contend that...'

• 'It could be argued that...'