Life After HS Argumentative Test

Which of the following statements would both Point and Counterpoint authors most likely support?

• It is better to stay dependent on other people after high school.

• People should learn how to be independent after high school.

• Living with family after high school leads to less success.

• Living with family after high school leads to more success.

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With which of these statements would the “Point” author most likely agree?

• A. Friends and family will likely not have an opinion about your plans after high school.

• B. People often prefer their friends in a new town to their old friends.

• C. Friends and family might not push you to become independent.

• D. Moving away might cause you to lose touch with old family and friends.

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With which of these statements would the “Counterpoint” author most likely agree?

• It is a good idea to seek out family and friends during difficult times.

• It is important to find a solution on your own when you are struggling.

• Family and friends will always know the right answers to your problems.

• A recent graduate is obligated to stay close to family and friends.

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Which activity would the “Point” author most likely identify as being least important to becoming independent?

• Learning how to cook

• Asking friends and family for advice

• Being able to budget money

• Meeting new people

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According to the “Point” essay, what is mainly the drawback to moving away from home after high school?

• Family relationships are very important to most people.

• It can be scary to move far away by yourself.

• Connecting with family and friends is harder when living away from home.

• Moving away from home might be cost-prohibitive.

Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

• A. “Social media and technological advancements like Skype and FaceTime do make it easier to spend virtual time with faraway loved ones.”

• B. “... they may have even spent their entire lives in the same house or apartment and learned alongside students a lot like themselves from elementary school through high school.”

• C. “Once students move away from home, they will have the opportunity to meet new people.”

• D. “It’s true that parents cannot easily rush to aid their children if they live hundreds of miles apart, but depending on the situation, this may actually be a benefit.”

According to the “Counterpoint” essay, what is mainly the drawback to staying in one’s hometown after high school?

• Opportunities available close to home are never as good as the ones elsewhere.

• Family and friends will eventually grow tired of someone if they stay too long.

• It could take slightly longer for a young person to become fully independent.

• Many of a young person’s friends might decide to move away.

Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

• A. “By staying close to home, students can contribute to their families as well as save money for their future plans instead of spending money on traveling or moving.”

• B. “While the transition to full independence may be slower, staying close to home ultimately offers more benefits than drawbacks.”

• C. “…living far away means that they must learn to provide meals for themselves that suit their individual tastes and budgets.”

• D. “Some say that living in a new city is exciting, and while it’s true that urban environments often afford young people new opportunities, a new graduate has to consider whether or not a new lifestyle is worth the cost.”

Which statements are points and which are counterpoints? Match each statement to its corresponding title.

• Point

• “Everyone needs help sometimes, and knowing that a loved one is around to help at any time offers valuable peace of mind.”

• Counterpoint

• “Those numbers suggest that we already have increased connection to the world from our computers or smartphones.”

• Point

• “Many students spend the majority of their childhood and adolescence in one place…”

• Counterpoint

• “Some may claim that living in a digital world means we don’t need to live physically near friends and family in order to stay connected to them.”

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Match the following vocabulary words to their corresponding definitions:

• beneficial

• to take care of; to keep in good condition by regularly checking and repairing

• fundamental

• basic, foundational; serving as an essential component

• maintain

• having a positive impact

• unique

• insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

• assert

• being unlike anything else; one of its kind

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