This medium-level worksheet has students fill in blanks, and match items from two columns to practice argumentative writing skills.
It includes 10 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Argumentative Writing
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A fact is a piece of information that can be verified as true or false.
2. Numbers and percentages used to support a claim are called statistics.
3. An expert quote uses the words of a knowledgeable person to add credibility to an argument.
4. Evidence from a reliable source, such as a university study, is more trustworthy than a random blog post.
5. A personal anecdote can add interest to an argument but should be paired with facts for stronger proof.
6. When a writer cites where their evidence comes from, they are giving a source.
7. The statement '75% of students prefer recess over free time indoors' is an example of a statistic.
8. Strong arguments use multiple types of evidence rather than relying on just one kind.
9. Evidence that is inaccurate or outdated weakens an argument because readers may not trust it.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
"Dr. Lee, a child psychologist, says reading aloud builds vocabulary."
→ Expert quote — uses a specialist's authority
Statistic — uses a specific number to prove a point
"The library receives over 500 visitors each week."
→ Statistic — uses a specific number to prove a point
Personal anecdote — shares a firsthand experience
"Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level."
→ Scientific fact — states a verifiable truth
Expert quote — uses a specialist's authority
"When I volunteered at the shelter, I saw how donations helped."
→ Personal anecdote — shares a firsthand experience
Scientific fact — states a verifiable truth
Argumentative Writing
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) A fact is a piece of information that can be verified as true or false.
2) Numbers and percentages used to support a claim are called statistics.
3) An expert quote uses the words of a knowledgeable person to add credibility to an argument.
4) Evidence from a reliable source, such as a university study, is more trustworthy than a random blog post.
5) A personal anecdote can add interest to an argument but should be paired with facts for stronger proof.
6) When a writer cites where their evidence comes from, they are giving a source.
7) The statement '75% of students prefer recess over free time indoors' is an example of a statistic.
8) Strong arguments use multiple types of evidence rather than relying on just one kind.
9) Evidence that is inaccurate or outdated weakens an argument because readers may not trust it.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
"Dr. Lee, a child psychologist, says reading aloud builds vocabulary."
→ Expert quote — uses a specialist's authority
Statistic — uses a specific number to prove a point
"The library receives over 500 visitors each week."
→ Statistic — uses a specific number to prove a point
Personal anecdote — shares a firsthand experience
"Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level."
→ Scientific fact — states a verifiable truth
Expert quote — uses a specialist's authority
"When I volunteered at the shelter, I saw how donations helped."
→ Personal anecdote — shares a firsthand experience
Scientific fact — states a verifiable truth
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