Argumentative Text Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'to accept something as true without question or proof' is _______.

• Assume

• Refute

• Ignore

• Deny

Fill in the blank: An assertion of the truth of something; typically one that is debated is called a _______. (noun)

• claim

• object

• theory

• request

What is the definition of the adjective 'Concrete'?

• Specific; definite

• Vague; unclear

• Imaginary; fictional

• Flexible; adaptable

What is the verb that means 'to assert the opposite of a statement made (by someone)'?

• Contradict

• Confirm

• Describe

• Support

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'able to be believed' and is an adjective is _______.

• Credible

• Visible

• Edible

• Legible

Fill in the blank: Give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. The word is ________.

• Emphasize

• Ignore

• Distort

• Minimize

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'to form an idea of value, to assess' is ________.

• Evaluate

• Ignore

• Complicate

• Translate

Fill in the blank: The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid is called ________.

• Evidence

• Opinion

• Assumption

• Prediction

Fill in the blank: The word 'Excerpt' (Noun) means ________.

• A short extract from a text

• A type of musical instrument

• A mathematical equation

• A kind of plant

What is the definition of the word 'Illustrate'?

• To explain or make something clear by using examples

• To hide information intentionally

• To criticize harshly

• To memorize facts quickly