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Argument Structure Practice

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 18 minutes 8 problems
Argument Structure Practice
Grade 7 English Language Arts LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Match the argument part to its job: claim
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Answer:
2. Which claim is strongest for an argumentative essay?
3. Match the part of the paragraph to its job: evidence
Match with:
Answer:
4. Evidence should be relevant and clearly __ to the reason.
5. Why is explanation important after evidence?
6. Which statement best describes formal style?
7. A phrase like "for example" can help create a clear __ between ideas.
8. Why should writers choose their best evidence instead of every fact they found?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. states the main position the writer will defend
2. Schools should provide more student choice in reading because choice can increase engagement and persistence.
3. proves the reason with facts or examples
4. connected
5. Explanation shows the reader how the evidence supports the reason and the overall claim
6. Clear and precise language suited to the audience and purpose
7. transition
8. Carefully selected evidence makes the argument clearer and more convincing than a paragraph full of weak details

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