11. It is not acceptable to state an argument in a direct manner in academic writing.
12. To make a guided thesis statement, mention your main point and supporting ideas in your
thesis statement.
13. Although Hannah is making a pro-choice argument in her essay, she discusses the beliefs of
people who are pro-life. What is she doing?
a. acknowledging the opposite point of view
b. quoting informed sources
c. considering logical consequences
d. quoting informed sources and considering logical consequences
e. acknowledging the opposite point of view and quoting informed sources
14. While planning her argument about global warming, Mia considers what will happen if
climate change is not slowed. What is she doing?
a. acknowledging the opposite point of view
b. quoting informed sources
c. considering logical consequences
d. quoting informed sources and considering logical consequences
e. acknowledging the opposite point of view and quoting informed sources
15. To make a logical, reasoned argument, you should support your main points with facts,
examples, and statistics.
16. What is wrong with the following supporting detail for an argumentative essay? If the legal
drinking age were lowered, binge drinking, DUIs, and violent crimes would skyrocket.
a. It is overly emotional.
b. It is a generalization.
c. It is exaggerated.
d. It is too vague.
e. It is too broad.
17. When writing an essay plan for your argumentative essay, include details that can illustrate
each argument.
18. Which of the following transitional words or phrases best completes the following sentence?
_________, people who are pro-choice have some valid arguments to make.
a. Admittedly
b. In that
c. Accordingly
d. Although
e. Despite
19. Which of the following transitional words or phrases best completes the following sentence?
Some people say gun control is a bad thing; ________ , I would disagree.
a. in fact
b. consequently
c. however
d. furthermore
e. certainly
20. Which of the following is not something you should do to revise and edit your
argumentative essay?
a. Make sure supporting details are as clear as possible.
b. Check that the order of ideas is logical.
c. Remove any irrelevant details.
d. Practice revising and editing on a student essay.
e. Add additional details to ensure your essay is long enough.
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