This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice argumentative writing skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Argumentative Writing
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A candy company publishes a study saying sugar improves memory. Why should a reader question this source?
A) The study was published too recently to be accurate.
B) The company profits from selling sugar, so the study may be biased.
C) Memory studies are always unreliable.
D) Only doctors can publish studies about food.
2. Which source is MOST credible for an argument about the benefits of exercise?
A) A post from a fitness influencer with no medical training.
B) A comment from a classmate who runs every day.
C) A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
D) An advertisement from a sneaker company.
3. Read: 'According to a 2023 national survey of 10,000 teachers, 82% support daily physical education.' What makes this evidence strong?
A) It mentions the year, which means it is automatically correct.
B) It surveys teachers, who always agree with each other.
C) It includes a large sample size, a specific percentage, and identifies the survey.
D) It uses a round number that is easy to remember.
4. A student only reads articles that agree with their claim and ignores opposing research. This is an example of:
A) Strong research skills.
B) Confirmation bias — only seeking information that supports your view.
C) Using primary sources correctly.
D) Effective counterargument strategy.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A source is biased when it has a reason to present information in a one-sided way.
2. A credible source provides accurate, well-researched information that can be trusted.
3. Government agencies and universities are generally considered more reliable than personal blogs.
4. Before using a source, a writer should check who wrote it, when it was published, and whether the author has a conflict of interest.
5. An argument built on unreliable sources will fall apart when readers check the facts.
Argumentative Writing
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A candy company publishes a study saying sugar improves memory. Why should a reader question this source?
A) The study was published too recently to be accurate.
B) The company profits from selling sugar, so the study may be biased.
C) Memory studies are always unreliable.
D) Only doctors can publish studies about food.
2. Which source is MOST credible for an argument about the benefits of exercise?
A) A post from a fitness influencer with no medical training.
B) A comment from a classmate who runs every day.
C) A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
D) An advertisement from a sneaker company.
3. Read: 'According to a 2023 national survey of 10,000 teachers, 82% support daily physical education.' What makes this evidence strong?
A) It mentions the year, which means it is automatically correct.
B) It surveys teachers, who always agree with each other.
C) It includes a large sample size, a specific percentage, and identifies the survey.
D) It uses a round number that is easy to remember.
4. A student only reads articles that agree with their claim and ignores opposing research. This is an example of:
A) Strong research skills.
B) Confirmation bias — only seeking information that supports your view.
C) Using primary sources correctly.
D) Effective counterargument strategy.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) A source is biased when it has a reason to present information in a one-sided way.
2) A credible source provides accurate, well-researched information that can be trusted.
3) Government agencies and universities are generally considered more reliable than personal blogs.
4) Before using a source, a writer should check who wrote it, when it was published, and whether the author has a conflict of interest.
5) An argument built on unreliable sources will fall apart when readers check the facts.
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