This easy-level worksheet has students fix sentence errors, fill in blanks, and write short answers to practice argumentative writing skills.
It includes 9 questions across 3 sections for focused practice.
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Argumentative Writing
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
You should donate to the animal shelter because the puppies have sad eyes.
Rewrite: You should donate to the animal shelter because it cares for over 200 abandoned animals each year and relies on community support.
2. Fix the sentence:
A famous athlete said energy drinks are healthy so they must be good for kids.
Rewrite: Although a famous athlete endorses energy drinks, pediatricians warn that the high sugar and caffeine content can harm children's health.
3. Fix the sentence:
Our school needs a new gym because the old one looks ugly.
Rewrite: Our school needs a new gym because the current facility lacks proper ventilation and cannot safely hold all students during physical education classes.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. An appeal to logos uses facts, data, and logical reasoning to persuade the reader.
2. An appeal to pathos tries to convince the audience by stirring up their emotions.
3. When a writer uses their credibility or expertise to build trust, they are using an ethos appeal.
4. The strongest arguments combine logical reasoning with specific examples from real life.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Read: 'Nine out of ten dentists recommend brushing twice a day.' Is this an appeal to ethos, pathos, or logos? Explain why.
This is an appeal to ethos because it uses the authority and expertise of dentists to make the recommendation trustworthy and convincing.
2. Why is using only emotional appeals a weakness in an argument? Give one reason.
Using only emotional appeals is weak because emotions can fade, and readers who think critically will look for facts and evidence to support the claim.
Argumentative Writing
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
You should donate to the animal shelter because the puppies have sad eyes.
Rewrite: You should donate to the animal shelter because it cares for over 200 abandoned animals each year and relies on community support.
2) Fix the sentence:
A famous athlete said energy drinks are healthy so they must be good for kids.
Rewrite: Although a famous athlete endorses energy drinks, pediatricians warn that the high sugar and caffeine content can harm children's health.
3) Fix the sentence:
Our school needs a new gym because the old one looks ugly.
Rewrite: Our school needs a new gym because the current facility lacks proper ventilation and cannot safely hold all students during physical education classes.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) An appeal to logos uses facts, data, and logical reasoning to persuade the reader.
2) An appeal to pathos tries to convince the audience by stirring up their emotions.
3) When a writer uses their credibility or expertise to build trust, they are using an ethos appeal.
4) The strongest arguments combine logical reasoning with specific examples from real life.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) Read: 'Nine out of ten dentists recommend brushing twice a day.' Is this an appeal to ethos, pathos, or logos? Explain why.
This is an appeal to ethos because it uses the authority and expertise of dentists to make the recommendation trustworthy and convincing.
2) Why is using only emotional appeals a weakness in an argument? Give one reason.
Using only emotional appeals is weak because emotions can fade, and readers who think critically will look for facts and evidence to support the claim.
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